Special Coordinator Engages with Lebanese Leaders on Cessation of Hostilities Consolidation

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a round of meetings this week with Lebanese political, security and religious representatives. In exercising her good offices role, the Special Coordinator discussed with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ongoing efforts to consolidate the cessation of hostilities and advance stability in Lebanon. Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert also met with the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces Gen. Rodolph Haykal for discussions on ways to reinforce Lebanon’s stability and the need to mobilize additional support for the Lebanese army. With the Deputy Head of the Higher Shia Council, Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib, the Special Coordinator discussed the critical role of dialogue in safeguarding the country’s social cohesion and coexistence.