French president urges ‘new line-up’ to rescue Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the swift formation of a crisis government in Lebanon, according to a report.

He landed at at Beirut airport just hours after leaders designated a new prime minister, diplomat Mustapha Adib, to tackle the country’s deep political and economic crisis.

Speaking upon his arrival, Macron said a new line-up should be agreed upon “as soon as possible” to rescue the country, which is reeling from the deadly Aug. 4 port explosion and the effects of an economic collapse.

Immediately after his nomination, Adib, 48, gave a speech acknowledging the “need to form a government in record time and to begin implementing reforms immediately.”

According to AFP, he vowed to resume talks with the International Monetary Fund for assistance.