French Culture Minister Francoises Nyssen arrived in Beirut this evening, coming from Paris, on a two-day visit to Lebanon, where she will meet with President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Culture Minister Ghattas Khoury.

Minister Nyssen will inaugurate the 24th Francophone Book Fair, which will be held in Beirut on Nov 4 until 12.

The visit also includes the announcement of several cultural partnerships between Lebanon and France. The French official is also scheduled to visit the National Museum

Source: NNA