Mikati in Paris for Olympics, talks with world leaders

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has arrived in Paris to represent Lebanon at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games that will witness the attendance of the leaders and representatives of 120 countries.

According to al-Joumhouria newspaper, Mikati will meet on the sidelines of the event with French President Emmanuel Macron and a number of Arab and foreign leaders.

“The situation in Lebanon and means to halt the Israeli attacks by compelling Israel to abide by U.N. resolution 1701 will be the main topics during these meetings, especially amid the Israeli threat to wage a broad war on Lebanon,” the daily said.