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French President Emmanuel Macron made a statement regarding the diplomatic contacts he has been conducting to resolve the crises in the Middle East and to express France's solidarity.

After meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Macron said: "We agreed on the importance of securing maritime transport in the Red Sea as soon as possible. In this key area of global trade, freedom of navigation, particularly regarding energy resources, is vital for all our economies."

Emphasizing the need to stabilize the situation in Lebanon, Macron stated: "We must act at all costs to prevent an escalation of tensions, restore the ceasefire, and strengthen the sovereignty of the Lebanese state by supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces."

Drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank, President Macron said: "In particular, we call for the full reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which is vital for the delivery of humanitarian aid. In the face of this major conflict in the region, we are determined to work to reduce tensions and bring peace back to the Middle East."