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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
on the formation of new Government in Lebanon
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon
Beirut, 21 January 2020
On Monday, the Secretary-General made a passionate appeal for peace. His message to world leaders was simple:
Stop escalation.
Exercise maximum restraint.
Re-start dialogue.
Renew international cooperation.
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The Secretary-General has consistently advocated for de-escalation in the Gulf. He is deeply concerned with the recent escalation.
This is a moment in which leaders must exercise maximum restraint. The world cannot afford another war in the Gulf.
Paris--
Karen Pierce, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of November(UN Photo)
The Security Council received a briefing from the UN Special Coordinator Jan Kubis and Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiare. They briefed the Council on the situation in Lebanon and this was part of the regular meeting on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006).
Today begins the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) (25 November-10 December).
Following some misleading media reports, the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) would like to reconfirm its position concerning the government formation.
ISG meeting with President Aoun (photo/Dalati and Nohra)
His Excellency President Michel Aoun received today at Baabda the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Mr. Ján Kubiš together with the Ambassadors, representing the members of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG).