French Interior Minister in Lebanon to Push for Cooperation in Anti-Terrorism, Drugs
French Interior Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie arrived in Beirut on Sunday on a two-day official visit to push for cooperation in anti-terrorism and drugs as well as administrative management system and civil defense.
"It is very important to establish effective cooperation in these fields through the exchange of experiences and ideas," Alliot-Marie said upon arrival at Beirut airport.
On the issue of international monitors for elections, she said France will contribute observers to the European mission.
Alliot-Marie is scheduled to meet Monday with President Michel Suleiman, Prime Minister Fouad Saniora and Speaker Nabih Berri.
The French official will also meet with her Lebanese counterpart Ziad Baroud for talks on mutual cooperation between the two countries.