Lebanon’s Minister of Defense, Army Commander and UN Special Coordinator visit Arsal
Beirut, Lebanon Tuesday, 30 June 2015 Today, HE the Minister of Defense Samir Mokbel and Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces Major-General Jean Kahwagi hosted United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag on a…
Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag on Lebanon at the Security Council Media Stakeout (8 July 2015)
UNHQ, New York Wednesday, 08 July 2015 Good Afternoon, as you know, along with USG (Herve) Ladsous, I just briefed the Security Council on the situation in Lebanon but particularly with regards to Security Council resolution…
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag Meets Lebanon’s Minister of Finance Ali Hassan Khali
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…
Special Coordinator Kaag Holds Discussions in Lebanon after Briefing to the Security Council
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…
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Secretary-General Appoints Philippe Lazzarini as Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon
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…
UN Special Coordinator Pays Tribute to the Lebanese Army on its 70th Anniversary
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…
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag after Meeting Prime Minister Tamam Salam
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…
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag on Recent Citizen Protests in Beirut
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…
Remarks of Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag following meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri
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…
Security Council Press Elements following Briefing on Lebanon
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…
Chairperson's Summary of the Ministerial Meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon
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…
UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Visits Akkar
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…