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Lebanese leaders sought to persuade attendees that their government was in control of the situation and that there would be no changes following the upcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections.Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who presided over the Paris conference, emphasized that "Lebanon is a small country, that wishes to live in peace with its neighbors and absorbs a record number of refugees, including 1.5m. Syrians and 200,00 Palestinians."It was agreed at the conference that France would transfer €550m. (approx. $675m.) to Lebanon in the next four years. Addressing the conference, French President Emmanuel Macron said: "Given the ongoing conflicts in Syria and the unclear situation regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the attempt to import regional conflicts into Lebanon, it is necessary to support Lebanon as a treasure of pluralism, coexistence and tolerance between religions."