Diplomatic activity across the Middle East is accelerating this week, with a key meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam set for Tuesday in Paris, focused on shoring up the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Macron’s office confirmed that the top agenda items for the Elysee Palace talks include reaffirming France’s unwavering backing for the truce and upholding Lebanon’s full territorial sovereignty. Additional discussions will cover urgent humanitarian aid for thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians, as well as progress on the economic and financial reforms that Macron’s team says are critical to rebuilding Lebanon’s infrastructure, reinforcing its national independence and reviving its stagnant economy.