This week, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a round of meetings with Lebanese leaders and officials related to the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 and the November 2024 cessation of hostilities arrangement. With President Joseph Aoun, the Special Coordinator addressed recent developments and efforts to reinforce Lebanon’s security and stability. Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert also met with Minister of Defense Michel Menassa and the Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Gen. Rodolph Haykal to discuss progress in the implementation of resolution 1701, as well as international and domestic initiatives to enhance the capabilities of the Lebanese army and the wellbeing of its personnel.
UN Special Coordinator Holds Round of Meetings on Resolution 1701
- 30 January 2026
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