French Ambassador to Lebanon, Bruno Foucher, said Sunday that his country would set an ambitious road map for the "Francophonie" in Lebanon.

"The French President has asked for the development of an ambitious Francophone roadmap in Lebanon, with the aim of consolidating the relationship with this country," said Foucher.

Speaking during a luncheon banquet organized by the French Business Forum and in the presence of his counterparts from Belgium and Morocco, Foucher also spoke about the policy of France in the Arab world.

"France has the strength to maintain deep and close relations with the Arab world, at the cultural, political and diplomatic levels," Foucher added.

He went on to say, "French President Emmanuel Macron is adopting the legacy of his two predecessors, Mitterrand and De Gaulles, in terms of foreign policy in the Arab world."

The diplomat also deemed that his country's politics "is based on three pillars, namely, distinction from American positions, more coldness towards Israel and the commitment to play the role of mediator in all crises

Source: NNA