France’s international conference in support of Lebanon will take place in Paris on October 24, France’s foreign ministry announces, Paralel.Az reports citing Times of Israel.

The conference is an initiative of President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who was in Israel this week.

“France will recall through this conference the urgency of a cessation of hostilities and a diplomatic solution based on Security Council Resolution 1701 and allowing the safe return of displaced persons in Israel and Lebanon to their homes,” says the Quai d’Orsay.

“The election of a president in Lebanon is the first step in restoring political institutions, and we support efforts in this direction.”