Fabius Hails Disassociation Policy, Pledges Aid in Hosting Refugees

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius reiterated on Monday his country's support for Lebanon's policy of disassociation towards Syria's conflict, vowing to provide aid in hosting the Syrian refugees.

"We are aware of the Lebanese efforts made in rescuing the refugees and we pledge to help in this respect,” Fabius said after meeting with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati in Paris.

Commenting on this topic, Miqati noted during the meeting: “Lebanon can no longer deal alone with the humanitarian, demographic and economic pressures the issue of refugees is producing.”

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees revealed earlier in April that the number of Syrian refugees who fled the turmoil in their country to Lebanon has soared to more than 400,000.

Stressing on the historical relations between both states, the French politician said: "France is committed to support your country in all fields to preserve stability, including endorsing the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mission in the South.”

Meanwhile, Miqati thanked France for its support to Lebanon during his time in office, urging the European nation to back the cabinet's plan to develop the military institution's capabilities through training and providing the necessary equipment.