Sfeir to the Vatican on September 19 then to Paris to Meet Sarkozy
Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir will visit the Vatican on September 19 to attend the yearly meeting of Catholic cardinals and bishops and is then expected in Paris, following an invitation from President Nicolas Sarkozy, al-Markazia news agency reported Tuesday.
The French President”s invitation comes "in the context of his policy to support Lebanon and President (Michel) Suleiman, in addition to reinforcing the relations between the countries," al-Markazia added.
Talks between the two leaders are expected to cover the latest political developments in Lebanon and the patriarch”s "vision regarding the upcoming phase."
While in the French capital, Sfeir will also meet with a number of French officials.