United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the appointment of Derek Plumbly of the United Kingdom as his Special Coordinator for Lebanon in January 2012.

S/2012/34

Letter dated 12 January 2012 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council

I have the honour to refer to paragraph 34 of the report of the SecretaryGeneral to the Security Council dated 20 July 2000 (S/2000/718), expressing the intention to appoint a senior official to be based in Beirut to help coordinate United Nations activities in regard to Lebanon. Following the usual consultations, I wish to inform the Council of my intention to appoint Derek Plumbly (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) as the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, replacing Mr. Michael Williams. Mr. Plumbly is a highly experienced diplomat who has held a number of senior posts in his foreign service, including posts dealing with the Middle East. He is also fluent in Arabic. In his capacity as Special Coordinator, Mr. Plumbly will be my representative in Lebanon responsible for coordinating the work of the United Nations in the country. He will represent me on all political aspects of the United Nations work in Lebanon. Among other functions, the Special Coordinator will ensure that the activities of the country team are well coordinated with the Government of Lebanon, donors and international financial institutions in line with the objectives of the United Nations in Lebanon. I should be grateful if you would bring the present letter to the attention of the members of the Security Council.

(Signed) BAN Ki-moon

S/2012/35

Letter dated 13 January 2012 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 12 January 2012 (S/2012/34) concerning your intention to appoint Derek Plumbly (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) as the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon has been brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council. They take note of the intention expressed in your letter.

(Signed) Baso Sangqu

President of the Security Council