France says it was not aware of Ghosn going to Lebanon

• The French government also had no knowledge of the circumstances of Ghosn's departure and subsequent arrival in Lebanon, the ministry said in an online briefing.

The French government also had no knowledge of the circumstances of Ghosn's departure and subsequent arrival in Lebanon, the ministry said in an online briefing.

Junior Economy Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher had earlier said she had been "very surprised" by the news when she learned of it in the media.