Speech of Special Coordinator Derek Plumbly at the Baabda Declaration Forum
H.E. President Michel Sleiman, H.E. Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is an honour to speak at this important event, and in such distinguished company, on the United Nations’ role in Lebanon…
Statement of Special Coordinator Plumbly after Meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Najb Mikati
Good Morning, First of all, I would like to begin by saying that I extended my condolences to caretaker Prime Minister Mikati on the terrorist attack in Bir Hassan this morning. Obviously, details are still coming in so I can…
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Visits Arsal
Arsal, Lebanon Tuesday, 19 November 2013 The United Nations Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Robert Watkins today visited the eastern border town of Arsal with UNHCR Representative Ninette Kelley, to examine the…
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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for Secretary-General on the bombings in Beirut
New York, 19 November 2013 The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist bombing near the Iranian embassy in the Bir Hassan neighbourhood of Beirut which killed at least twenty-three civilians, including reportedly…
United Nations Convenes International Support Group for Lebanon
UNHQ, New York Monday, 25 November 2013 The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General today convened a meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) to review progress since the inaugural meeting of the Group…
Special Coordinator Plumbly Condemns Attack on Lebanese Army Checkpoints
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly today met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. After the meeting, he drew attention to the statement of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who deplored the…
Special Coordinator Plumbly Condemns Assassination of Former Minister Mohammad Chattah
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly is shocked and deeply saddened by the car bombing in Beirut this morning that killed former Minister Mohammad Chattah and at least five others. He described Mohamed Chattah…
Special Coordinator Plumbly Condemns Car Bombing in Haret Hreik
Beirut, Lebanon 2 January 2014 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly deplored the car bombing in the Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik this afternoon that has killed and wounded a number of people. He extended his…
Special Coordinator Plumbly Condemns Car Bombing in Haret Hreik
Beirut, Lebanon 2 January 2014 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly deplored the car bombing in the Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik this afternoon that has killed and wounded a number of people. He extended his…
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UN Secretary-General's Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly Visits Saudi Arabia
Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 06 January 2014 The UN Secretary-General's Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly today visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He met with senior Saudi officials, including the Second Deputy Prime…
Special Coordinator Plumbly Condemns Car Bombing in the Beirut Suburb of Haret Hreik
Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 02 January 2014 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly deplored the car bombing in the Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik this afternoon that has killed and wounded a number of people. He…
Special Coordinator Plumbly statement after meeting Prime Minister-designate Tamam Salam
I had a good meeting with Prime Minister designate Tamam Salam. Obviously the international community are keenly interested in the formation of an effective government here in Lebanon. The Security Council has said so…