Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri met with the French presidential envoy to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, during his current visit to Egypt. Shukri praised the active and vital role played by the ambassadors of the Quintet group in Lebanon, emphasizing the need to intensify joint efforts to overcome the Lebanese presidential vacancy crisis. He affirmed that the regional crisis underscores the importance of swiftly ending the presidential vacuum so that Lebanon can face the increasing challenges arising from this crisis.
The meeting addressed the significance of continuing the efforts of the Quintet committee in its neutral role in facilitating ways to reach an agreement among various Lebanese parties on a presidential candidate to resolve this crisis as quickly as possible. Both sides agreed to continue consultations and coordination to support the safety, stability, and sovereignty of Lebanon, and to provide all forms of assistance to the Lebanese people to help them overcome the current crisis, choose their leadership, and empower their institutions to fulfill their roles.
