Lebanon and UNIFIL present at G7 foreign ministers meeting

French diplomatic sources told MTV’s correspondent that the Lebanon file, especially with UNIFIL’s mission nearing its end, was present at the G7 foreign ministers meeting chaired by France, and that Paris is seeking to help form a mechanism to replace the international emergency force with a number of countries. French Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Italian Minister Antonio Tajani discussed the issue, while the meeting focused on maritime security, the Strait of Hormuz, energy challenges and diplomatic efforts to end the war. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no progress had been made toward a settlement because of Iran’s demands.