Sarkozy's Lebanese Visit - Guess who accompanied him?

Monday, 9 June 2008

Sarkozy, who is heading a large delegation, arrived Saturday from Athens and was received at Beirut airport by Suleiman and Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. His office has described the visit as an "unprecedented'' effort to show French support for the Lebanese people.

President Nicolas Sarkozy of France visit Lebanon

France's main opposition leaders, Socialist Francois Hollande, the centrist Francois Bayrou, communist Marie-George Buffet and the left-wing leader Jean-Michel Baylet will accompany Sarkozy in this state visit, intended to send out a "message of unity" to the country.

The delegation is set to meet with leaders of 14 Lebanese political parties, including Hezbollah. Initially the date of this visit was the dateline intended to formalize the crytalization of the Unity Government Cabinet - Flopped!