Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Abdallah Bou Habib, on Tuesday welcomed French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro. 

In response to a question regarding the escalating tensions in the southern Lebanon, Magro stated, "Our position is clear, and we are working to mitigate the level of tension."

When asked whether France is engaging directly with Hezbollah, he said, "We speak with everyone, as you know, and we hope to make progress."