Beirut, Aug 6 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut on Thursday following Beirut's huge explosions which has killed at least 137 people and injured nearly 5,000, MTV local TV channel reported.

"I came quickly to support the Lebanese people after the explosion that took place on Aug. 4. I had to visit Lebanon to highlight the strong relations between France and Lebanon," Macron said from the airport.

Macron, who was received at the airport by Lebanese President Michel Aoun, said France has already sent support to Lebanon and it will send more medical equipment in the coming days.

Macron emphasized the need for Lebanon to implement structural reforms including the fight against corruption because the country is suffering at political, moral, economic and financial levels.
France sent three aircrafts to Lebanon carrying medical equipment while transporting onboard experts in crisis management.
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