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MYSTERIOUS: French president macron in lebanon to support new leadership | Mind Blowing Facts

Macron strolled along the lively Beirut neighbourhood of Gemmayzeh a few blocs back from the coastal city's port. © Ludovic MARIN / AFP

Beirut (AFP) – France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history.

After more than two years of a political vacuum at the top, Joseph Aoun was elected president on January 9 and chose Nawaf Salam as prime minister-designate.

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