Lebanese President Aoun announced that the military delegation will attend the tripartite meeting in the USA on October 20.

According to the written statement made by the Presidency of Lebanon, Avn received the ministerial delegation led by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot at Baabda Palace.

Avn thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for his decision to restart French commercial flights to Beirut and for his role in establishing a European mission that will provide advice and support to the Lebanese army and Internal Security Forces for 3 years.

"Israel continues to attack villages and towns in the south, destroying them with bulldozers, demolishing houses and preventing farmers from reaching their lands." Avn emphasized that Israel did not comply with the provisions of the framework agreement reached in June under the auspices of the USA.

Aoun noted that Israel's continued occupation in the south prevents the Lebanese army from deploying to the international borders in the south in accordance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1701.

Stating that the Lebanese military delegation will attend the tripartite meeting to be held in Tampa, Florida, USA on October 20, Avn stated that the delegation will bring to the table Israel's demands to end the escalation of tension. Avn said, "We hope to achieve results compatible with the framework agreement." made his assessment.

Stating that they want UNIFIL's mandate to be extended, Avn said that if this is not possible, they will welcome any formula that will secure an international presence in the south.

French Foreign Minister Barrot stated that his country will continue to stand by Lebanon in cooperation with its European partners and support the country in every field.

Barrot stated that a new international structure should be established to support Lebanon's sovereignty, help the redeployment of the Lebanese army and prevent a security vacuum that could have serious consequences.

Israel and Lebanon signed a "framework agreement" under the mediation of the United States on June 26, aiming to end the conflict between the two countries and ensure long-term peace.

The agreement envisages Israel's gradual withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territory and the continuation of the negotiation process between the parties. However, despite the agreement reached, Israel continues its occupation and attacks in Lebanon.

Lebanese and Israeli delegations are holding talks at political and military levels within the scope of direct negotiations that started in April under the auspices of the United States.