(20 Nov 2008)
1. Wide of plane carrying French Prime Minister Francois Fillon landing at Beirut airport
2. Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora and delegation awaiting the arrival of Fillon
3. Various of plane taxiing on tarmac, Lebanese and French flags attached to windows
4. Fillon coming down steps and greeting Saniora, zoom in as Saniora shakes hands with members of French delegation
5. Various of Saniora and Fillon on ceremonial platform as military band plays the Lebanese and French national anthems
6. Close of guard, zoom out to Fillon and Saniora on platform
7. Saniora and Fillon inspecting honour guard
8. Fillon shaking hands with Lebanese officials followed by Saniora greeting members of the French delegation
9. Various of photo-op with Saniora and Fillon, ahead of talks
STORYLINE:
French Prime minister Francois Fillon arrived in Beirut for a two-day visit on Thursday, during which time he was expected to hold talks with top Lebanese officials.
Fillon was given a ceremonial welcome at Beirut international airport by Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora, after which they inspected a guard of honour.
Later the two leaders held talks at the airport's VIP lounge.
Fillon will meet Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman later on Thursday.
He is expected to meet Lebanese and French businessmen on Friday before going southern Lebanon to meet French troops based there as part of the UN peacekeeping force.
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