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French President Emmanuel Macron a summit on Sunday to other world leaders to help Beirut. The virtual conference was held in response to the catastrophic explosion that Lebanon's capital city last week. President Macron said the Lebanese people aid immediately and directly. He said: "We must act quickly and efficiently so that this aid directly to where it is . Lebanon's future at stake." The conference was co-hosted by the UN and pledges of assistance from dozens of countries, including Lebanon's neighbours, countries from Europe and Asia, and the USA. The international donors have so far $300 million to Beirut.

The European Commission over $68 million to help Beirut. An EC spokesperson said: "As needs , we are providing humanitarian support to hundreds of thousands of the most vulnerable people." The funding will directly to charities and UN agencies. The Arab state of Qatar the biggest donation from a single country. It is $50 million, while Kuwait $40 million. There was also spiritual assistance for the people of Lebanon. The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, a plea : "We must all for the good of this beloved country." He added: "I also my appeal for generous help from the international community."