France's Macron calls Lebanon's Aoun over PM resignation

BEIRUT- 11 November 2017: French President Emmanuel Macron called Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Saturday to discuss developments in the shock resignation in Saudi Arabia last week of Lebanon's prime minister, Aoun's office said.

Macron, who made an unscheduled visit to Riyadh on Thursday, stressed France's commitment to supporting Lebanon, its unity and sovereignty, Aoun's office said in a statement.