President Aoun receives cable from his French counterpart, tackles general developments with former MP Maalouf, meets Beiteddine Festivals Committee delegation

President Aoun receives cable from his French counterpart, tackles general developments with former MP Maalouf, meets Beiteddine Festivals Committee delegation

NNA - President of France, Emmanuel Macron, asserted that “France adheres to the brotherly ties it has with Lebanon and the Lebanese”.

President Macron’s statement came in a telegram of thanks addressed to President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, in response to the congratulatory cable which President Aoun has sent to his French counterpart on the occasion of re-electing him as French President. 

Text:

“Your Excellency, and my dear friend, I received your congratulatory cable with great emotion. As you know, France is distinguished in a special way by the brotherly ties it has with Lebanon and the Lebanese”.

President Macron also expressed appreciation and friendship towards President Aoun. 

Former MP Maalouf:

The President met former MP, Cesar Maalouf, today at Baabda Palace.

President Aoun addressed general developments and Bekaa affairs, in addition to the conditions of displaced Syrians and current socio-economic affairs.

Mrs. Joumblat & Beiteddine Festival Committee:

President Aoun received Head of the Beiteddine Festival Committee, Mrs. Noura Joumblat.

Mrs. Joumblat was accompanied by a delegation including: Andra Daouk, Hala Shaheen, Safaa Saidi, and Lina Taner. 

Mrs. Joumblat invited the President and the first Lebanese, Mrs. Nadia Shami Aoun, to attend the opening of the Beiteddine Festivals for this year. Mrs. Joumblat also briefed President Aoun on the program of the festivals’ concerts on July 13, 15, 16 and 17. 

Mrs. Joumblat