The President of the Republic, Joseph Ao, received the Lebanese Ambassador to France, Rabih Al-Shaer, and discussed with him the work of the embassy in strengthening Lebanese-French relations, and informed him of the conditions of the Lebanese community. President Aoun also received the French Ambassador to Lebanon, Herve Magro, as a farewell, on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic duties in Lebanon. President Aoun praised the efforts made by the ambassador to strengthen Lebanese-French relations, and awarded him the National Cedar Medal, with the rank of senior officer, in appreciation of his contributions.