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French foreign minister says punitive measures ‘only the beginning’ ahead of Lebanon visit

Wed, 2021-05-05 20:28

BEIRUT: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday he would carry a strongly worded message to Lebanese politicians when he visits Beirut on Thursday.
The minister said on Twitter that France would deal firmly with those blocking the formation of a new Lebanese government.
“We have taken national measures, and it is only the beginning”.

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