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French President Emmanuel Macron talks to journalists as he leaves the home of Fairouz, one of Arab world's most famed singers, after visiting her in Rabieh, Lebanon, on August 31, 2020. Reuters

Fairouz shared this photo of herself and Emmanuel Macron on her official Twitter account.

Fairouz shared this photo of herself and Emmanuel Macron on her official Twitter account.

Fairouz shared this photo of her visit with Emmanuel Macron on her official Twitter account.

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a respect sign to anti-government protesters as he leaves the house of Fairouz. AP

Fairouz, one of the Arab world's most prominent and revered singers, performs in front of thousands of fans during a concert at the mountain resort of Beiteddine, Lebanon. AP

Protesters walk outside the home of Fairouz, one of Arab world's most famed singers, as French president Emmanuel Macron visits her, in Rabieh, Lebanon, on August 31, 2020. Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to journalists as he leaves the home of Fairouz, one of Arab world's most famed singers, after visiting her in Rabieh, Lebanon, on August 31, 2020. Reuters

Fairouz shared this photo of herself and Emmanuel Macron on her official Twitter account.

Fairouz shared this photo of herself and Emmanuel Macron on her official Twitter account.

Fairouz shared this photo of her visit with Emmanuel Macron on her official Twitter account.

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a respect sign to anti-government protesters as he leaves the house of Fairouz. AP

Fairouz, one of the Arab world's most prominent and revered singers, performs in front of thousands of fans during a concert at the mountain resort of Beiteddine, Lebanon. AP

Protesters walk outside the home of Fairouz, one of Arab world's most famed singers, as French president Emmanuel Macron visits her, in Rabieh, Lebanon, on August 31, 2020. Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to journalists as he leaves the home of Fairouz, one of Arab world's most famed singers, after visiting her in Rabieh, Lebanon, on August 31, 2020. Reuters

Macron's meeting with Fairouz a strong message to politicians

His decision to meet a non-political public figure upon his arrival struck a chord with many Lebanese

Aya Iskandarani

September 02, 2020

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