France reaffirms commitment to Lebanon’s stability and reform

France continues to position itself as a principal partner in Lebanon’s path toward stability, reaffirming its dual commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces and advancing the country’s reform agenda.

French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian conveyed President Emmanuel Macron’s message of solidarity, underscoring that Lebanon’s recent reform steps including banking secrecy and restructuring legislation, alongside ongoing work on the financial gap law are seen as important markers of progress by the international community. These measures, he noted, not only demonstrate responsiveness to external expectations but also reflect a necessary framework for national recovery.

The coordination between Beirut and Paris remains centered on two priorities: consolidating state authority and reinvigorating Lebanon’s economy. On the security front, France has played a pivotal role in extending UNIFIL’s mandate, allowing the Lebanese Army critical space to strengthen its operational capacity and assert state control over weapons.

At the same time, Paris has encouraged sustained progress on structural reforms, positioning Lebanon to benefit from greater international assistance. 

Two upcoming international conferences one focused on reinforcing the Lebanese Army and the other on economic recovery are expected to channel this support into concrete commitments.

France’s engagement thus signals both continuity and resolve: a determination to safeguard Lebanon’s institutions while urging the political class to deliver on reforms that remain indispensable for the country’s future.