The French head of state — who had intervened in the negotiations — congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mikati, with whom he spoke by phone, for “their efforts and their determination” to in this direction, the French presidency said.
The French president today hailed a “historic agreement” settling a border dispute between Lebanon and Israel that will allow hydrocarbon drilling offshore the two countries, hailing it as an “important step towards more peace” in the region. .
The French head of state — who had intervened in the negotiations — congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mikati, with whom he spoke by phone, for “their efforts and their determination” to in this direction, the French presidency said.
“This is undoubtedly an important step towards more peace for Israel, for Lebanon, and all the countries and peoples of the region,” the Elysée added.
The agreement “will contribute to the stability of the Middle East and the security of Israel and Lebanon” and “is also expected to contribute to the prosperity of the two countries”, the Elysee said, as Lebanon has been plunged into a serious economic crisis.
“It offers an example for the region, the positive that can produce a common desire to achieve an outcome in the context of a demanding and respectful negotiation,” noted the Élysée.
The three leaders “thanked the head of state for his contribution and France’s contribution to the conclusion of this agreement,” the French presidency added.
After intensive negotiations under the auspices of the United States, Israel announced on Tuesday the conclusion of the agreement to demarcate the maritime border with Lebanon — while the two countries are formally at war — and to remove obstacles to exploitation of natural gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean.
US President Joe Biden then hailed “historic progress” and called on all sides to “work to implement the agreement”. He also thanked Macron for “his support in the negotiations”.
The French president, for his part, “welcomed the mediation of the United States”. France will cooperate “fully” in the implementation of the agreement, the Elysee added.
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