Jean-Yves Le Drian

Le Drian to Lebanon Next Week... Quintet Awaits Results of His Visit

Local TV channel MTV has revealed that French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian will visit Lebanon next week, between September 24 and 25, and the Quintet (France, Saudi Arabia, United States, Egypt and Qatar) is awaiting the results of his visit to decide on the next steps. Information also noted that "there will be no meeting of the Quintet committee at ...

Le Drian Contacts Hochstein Before Visiting Beirut

According to French diplomatic sources, French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian will arrive in Beirut early next week for a visit of up to three days. This visit represents a renewed push to urge Lebanese leaders to elect a president before the United States elections on November 5. Furthermore, “Lebanon should not wait for the outcome of ...

Le Drian in Beirut Within the Hour

French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian arrives in Beirut within an hour and will meet with Army Commander Joseph Aoun in Yarzeh to discuss the new security situation. Moreover, Skynews reported that International envoys from Turkey, Qatar ,and France will arrive in Beirut Tuesday.

Le Drian’s Visit to Beirut: No New Initiatives in Sight

  The French presidential envoy, Jean-Yves Le Drian, did not introduce any new initiatives regarding the presidential election during his current visit to Beirut. There was no proposal or roadmap to move the electoral dossier forward. Those who met with him noted that he merely urged them to elect a president as soon as possible, stressing ...