Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam has called on French President Francois Hollande to resume efforts to push for the election of a new Lebanese President as soon as possible. 
In a joint press conference held after his meeting with Holland, Salam indicated that the meeting was a chance to "have an in-depth discussion about the consequences of the Syrian refugees' dossier and ways in which France can contribute, both directly and via international forums, to assist Lebanon in carrying such a huge burden". 
For his part, the French President stressed that his country stands by Lebanon, in light of the historical ties. 
Holland declared that "France's aid to refugees in Lebanon shall reach 50 million Euros in 2016 and 100 million Euros within the upcoming three years". 
"France is keen on preserving Lebanon's security," said Hollande, adding that "peace in the Middle East is that of France and the world at large, and we will work to provide immediate assistance to enhance the security capabilities of Lebanon against any threat in the coming days".

Source: QNA