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Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, 15 July 2015 Today, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon met with Lebanon’s Minister of Finance, Ali Hassan Khalil. They discussed Lebanon’s economic, financial and political stability. The Minister updated the Special Coordinator on areas of relevance to Lebanon’s…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 16 July 2015 On her return from Security Council consultations in New York, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag discussed the latest developments in the country and the region with a wide range of Lebanese and international interlocutors in…

UNHQ, New York 24 April 2015 SG/A/1562*-BIO/4716* United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Philippe Lazzarini of Switzerland as his Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon , where he will serve as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and United Nations…

On the occasion of Lebanon’s army day, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag pays tribute to the Lebanese army and its achievements and sacrifices over the past 70 years. Mrs. Kaag welcomed the national support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) which has played a vital role in…

I have just had a very positive and productive meeting with Prime Minister Tamam Salam. I expressed the UN’s support for his leadership, and his efforts to maintain the unity and effectiveness of the government as it seeks to resolve key issues in the in the interest of all Lebanese. We discussed…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 24 August 2015 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, noted recent citizens’ protests and rightful, public demands for basic services and the effective functioning of Government. She underscored the importance of protecting the rights of citizens…

Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, 26 August 2015 I had very good discussions with Speaker Berri. The timing of our discussion today was to review the critical situation of the country and the urgency of effective inclusive decision-making by the government. There is a responsibility by all of Lebanon’s…

Today we heard a briefing of Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag and discussed the situation in that country. Some media in Lebanon reported that this is an emergency meeting of the Security Council. It is not an emergency meeting of the Security Council. There was a request from Ms. Sigrid…

UNHQ, New York Wednesday, 30 September 2015 A ministerial-level meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon was chaired by the United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon on 30 September 2015 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. In addition to Lebanon, participants invited to…

Akkar, Lebanon Monday, 19 October 2015 Today the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag visited the north Lebanon area of Akkar. She met with authorities in Halba to discuss political and socio-economic challenges and the impact of the Syria crisis. The Special Coordinator met…

Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 23 October 2015 Today the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag visited Shatila Palestine refugee camp. She was briefed by UNRWA officials. Ms Kaag also met with representatives of the Palestinian popular committees, who spoke to her about the challenges…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 22 October 2015 Today the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag visited south Lebanon for discussions with local authorities and army leadership, as well as a visit to UNIFIL headquarters and meeting with UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major…