Still under French administration, the country prospered as a centre of trade and the lives of ordinary people improved significantly.
Eventually, in January 1944, France agreed to transfer power to the Lebanese government, thus granting the territory its independence.
During the Lebanese Civil War, France gave the country military assistance and voted consistently for UN resolutions that would benefit the country.
After the civil war, France has continued to support Lebanon and makes direct investment in the country.
source: express.co.uk