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As salaam alaikum. Your Excellency President Rashid, thank you for your invitation and your hospitality. Your Highnesses, your Excellencies, Secretary-General Aboul Gheit, Ladies and Gentlemen I am honoured to be with you to…

The Ministry of National Defense of Lebanon, the United Nations Special Coordinator’s Office for Lebanon (UNSCOL), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding…

On the occasion of Innovation Day last week, UNSCOL staff put on their VR headsets to watch the documentary movie "Dreaming of Lebanon." This interactive VR documentary, produced by UNSCOL and UNDDPA’s innovation cell, offers…

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its X account: "Press freedom is critical. In its absence, democracy dies. Human rights wither. Journalists must be able to work without concern for their safety or…

On May 4, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: "We welcome the commencement today of municipal elections, which represent a major milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand state…

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo just completed a trip to Lebanon, in follow up to the January visit by the Secretary-General, to reaffirm the steadfast support of the United…

The Secretary-General met with H.E. General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon. They discussed the latest developments in Lebanon, the situation in the region and the importance of the full implementation of…

The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) took part in the 19th edition of “ Écrans du reel” documentary festival in Beirut, hosted by Metropolis Association, with the screening of “Dreaming of…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert today began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Her discussions will focus on steps being taken towards the…

Mr. President, Excellencies, I thank the presidency of Algeria for convening this briefing. The Middle East is in a period of profound transformation – rife with uncertainty, but also possibility. It is clear the region is…

I am concluding a very meaningful and productive visit to Lebanon. I have been profoundly moved by all I saw and heard. Throughout my time here, I have sensed an atmosphere of opportunity. After one of the most difficult…

It was for me a great pleasure and a great honour to once again visit the Speaker of Parliament and to express to him the total solidarity of the UN with the Lebanese people in this important moment of its history. We are…