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No initiative during Lebanon visit
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will not present any French initiative during his visit to Lebanon on Thursday, a diplomatic source said.
France to share ideas, support
Rather, he will share ideas with the Lebanese leaders, while reaffirming France's unwavering support for the Lebanese government, the source told Al-Arabiya television.
Groundwork for future negotiations
"In light of the escalating tensions between the two sides, France is currently only laying the groundwork for any future negotiations," the source added.
Pave way for swift negotiations
"These current moves aim to pave the way for a swift start to negotiations when the time is right," the source said.
