Sarkozy Discusses Situation in Lebanon with Hariri, Abdullah

French President Nicolas Sarkozy held separate talks with Saudi King Abdullah and Premier Saad Hariri in New York on Monday following a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington.

Al-Liwaa daily said that Sarkozy and Hariri reviewed agreements they had reached since their last meeting on November 30 at the Elysee Palace.

A statement released by Hariri's press office on Tuesday said the two leaders discussed the situation in Lebanon and the region, and bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.

Hariri also met with French Foreign Minister Michèle Alliot-Marie and the diplomatic advisor of Sarkozy, Jean-David Levitte.

Sarkozy made no comment to reporters following his meeting with Abdullah, but media reports said both officials discussed along with other issues the situation in Lebanon.

An Nahar said that Sarkozy will continue his consultations with Lebanese officials from across the political spectrum. The French president is expected to meet with Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on January 24 and Phalange party chief Amin Gemayel on the 28th.

Furthermore, Sarkozy will meet with former PM Najib Miqati on January 29. An Nahar said that the French president will also hold talks with Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat and Marada movement chief Suleiman Franjieh.