French envoy discusses Lebanon with Qatari PM in Doha

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met in Doha with the French special envoy to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian.

"During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, discussed the latest developments in Lebanon, and addressed a number of issues of common interest,” the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

The statement continued: "During the meeting, the Foreign Minister emphasized that Lebanon's stability is a fundamental pillar for the stability of the region, stressing the need for all parties to adhere to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 and respect the full sovereignty of the Lebanese Republic over its territory."

He also reiterated Qatar's condemnation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, emphasizing “the need for the Security Council to assume its responsibilities to stop these violations and preserve Lebanon's stability.”

The Qatari minister also commended “the pivotal role of the Quintet Group in supporting Lebanon, noting in this context that the State of Qatar will continue to work closely with its partners to ensure coordinated efforts to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to support its recovery and development."