Press Releases and Statements

Today, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka visited Saudi Arabia. She tweeted: “Grateful for constructive and in-depth discussions with H.E @AdelAljubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and H.E @W_Elkhereiji, Vice…

The members of the Security Council commended the announcements that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to end their dispute over their maritime boundary and delineate it permanently. This is a major step, which will contribute…

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcements that the Governments of Lebanon and Israel have formally agreed to settle their maritime boundary dispute, as mediated by the United States. He strongly believes this…

Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Joanna Wronecka, visited the city of Tripoli in north Lebanon. She met with local authorities, members of parliament as well as NGOs working to promote reconciliation…

Ms. Joanna Wronecka, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix today briefed the Security Council on the latest report of United Nations…

The members of the Security Council took note of the appointment of Najib Mikati as the new designated Prime Minister on 23 June, as well as the presentation by the latter of his government line-up to the President of the…

The members of the Security Council welcomed the holding of legislative elections in Lebanon as scheduled on 15 May 2022, despite challenging circumstances. These elections were key to enabling the Lebanese people to exercise…