Press Releases and Statements

I met with the Prime Minister in follow up to the events of recent days and given our close contacts. I expressed my appreciation for the Prime Minister’s clearly expressed commitment to Security Council resolution 1701 and the importance of safeguarding Lebanon’s security and stability. I…

New York, U.S.A Wednesday, 28 January 2015 The Secretary-General is deeply concerned over the serious deterioration of the security situation in Southern Lebanon and violations of the cessation of hostilities and Resolution 1701 (2006). A rocket attack on an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) patrol killed…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Sigrid Kaag, today expressed deep concern over the serious deterioration of the security situation in South Lebanon following the attack on the Israeli Defense Forces in the area of the Shebaa Farms. Special Coordinator Kaag urgently called on all…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag expressed grave concern over the attack on the Lebanese army Friday in the area of Ras Baalbek, that led to the deaths of eight officers and soldiers and caused a number of injuries. Ms. Kaag expressed her condolences to the families of…

I had my first very productive meeting with the Prime Minister. I was honored and delighted to be received by him. We had a very good discussion on a number of key issues that are very relevant to Lebanon at this current juncture. I don’t need to spell them out but they relate to the overall…

Beirut, Lebanon Saturday, 17 January 2015 The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) advises of the assumption of duties of Special Coordinator for Lebanon by Ms Sigrid Kaag. She succeeds Mr Derek Plumbly, who exercised this critical leadership function for three years…

Firstly, I would like to extend my best wishes to the Prime Minister and the Lebanese people for this holiday season and for the new year. We discussed today the security situation, including the implementation of resolution 1701 and the crucial role played by the army both in the south and…

Beirut, Lebanon 15 December 2014 The Lebanese Prime Minister, Tamam Salam, and the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Jan Eliasson, launched today at the Grand Serail, the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan. The plan outlines the priorities of the Government and the international community for the coming two…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 15 December 2014 I am very glad to be back in Lebanon. I have been here several times. I consider myself a friend of Lebanon and of the Lebanese people. I know I am visiting you at a very crucial period of your history. I was here two years ago and the numbers of refugees…

I had a very good meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Our discussions focused on the situation in Lebanon and regional developments. I welcomed the recent efforts, including those of Speaker Berri, to push for dialogue between political parties in Lebanon. The Speaker and I agreed that…