UN Special Coordinator Holds Round of Meetings on Lebanon’s Presidential Vacuum

24 Apr 2024

UN Special Coordinator Holds Round of Meetings on Lebanon’s Presidential Vacuum

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka held a round of meetings with Lebanese and foreign stakeholders on the importance of supporting efforts to end Lebanon’s prolonged presidential vacuum since November 2022. The Special Coordinator discussed with the Ambassadors of Qatar and Egypt, who are members of the Quintet committee for Lebanon, and with the Ambassador of Jordan how to coordinate foreign efforts to best help Lebanon overcome its political stalemate. In meetings with former Prime Ministers Fuad Siniora and Tamam Salam, talks focused on history can be a good teacher for reaching viable and long-term solutions for crises facing the country.  In meetings with several parliamentarians, including from opposition and pro-establishment parties, the Special Coordinator underlined the importance of prioritizing the national interest and fortifying Lebanon’s stability during this period of crisis.