French President Emmanuel Macron is marking Lebanon's centenary on September 1st and stressing the need for an overhaul of its complex sectarian political system on his second visit since the catastrophic blast that destroyed parts of the Lebanese capital on August 4. Speaking to reporters, he said France was ready to host an international conference on how to help Lebanon in mid-October, calling the next six weeks "crucial" for the country's future. France 24 Leila Molana-Allen tells us more.

Subscribe to France 24 now:
http://f24.my/youtubeEN

FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7
http://f24.my/YTliveEN

Visit our website:
http://www.france24.com

Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
http://f24.my/youtubeEN

Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English

Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/France24_en