China News Service, Paris, August 14 (Reporter Li Yang) French Defense Minister Pali visited Lebanon on the 13th local time. She said that France will continue to provide assistance to Lebanon.
After Pali arrived in Lebanon that same day, he immediately went to the scene of the Beirut explosion to check. She said that the losses caused by the explosion were serious and that France will continue to provide assistance to Lebanon, with the primary goal of meeting the “most urgent needs” of the Lebanese people.
On August 12, in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, a woman took her son to watch the granary destroyed by the explosion.
Pali will meet with Lebanese President Aoun and hold talks with senior Lebanese military leaders. Pali will also welcome the arrival of the French helicopter aircraft carrier "Thunder" in Lebanon. The ship not only carries material assistance, but also carries French military engineers. They will help Lebanon clean up and rebuild port facilities that have been severely damaged by the explosion in order to make the port. "Able to resume operation".
The French Embassy in Lebanon stated that Parley’s visit was a supportive visit, in particular to reiterate the message passed by French President Macron during his previous visit to Lebanon, and to demonstrate France’s role in helping Lebanon respond to the crisis.
Macron visited Lebanon on the 6th, met with Lebanese President Aoun and checked the explosion site. The international aid to Lebanon video conference was held on the 9th under the initiative of France and the United Nations. Macron called on the international community to act quickly to provide emergency assistance to Lebanon. Macron also talked with Russian President Putin and Iranian President Rouhani on the 12th to discuss the situation in Lebanon.
A violent explosion occurred in the port area of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on the evening of August 4, causing serious casualties. Lebanese Prime Minister Diab has announced the collective resignation of the government. The Lebanese parliament approved a decree to implement a state of emergency in Beirut on the 13th. (Finish)