German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said it was crucial to launch a political process for Lebanon and allow the country to be free of foreign influence, speaking to Prime Minister Najib Mikati in a phone call.
Scholz expressed condolences for the suffering of the people in Lebanon.
"It is crucial that a start to a political process is now found. The goals should be the security of the people of Israel and the sovereignty of Lebanon, free from foreign influence," said Scholz's spokesperson in a statement.
Germany was giving an additional 60 million euros ($64 million) to help, the statement said.
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