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New York 24 May 2016 The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon. The members of the Security Council underscored their…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 30 May 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag congratulated the Lebanese people and authorities for the successful completion of the four rounds of municipal elections held…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 30 May 2016 UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag visited the UAE today where she met with H.E. Assistant Foreign Minister for security and military affairs, H.E. State Minister for…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 16 June 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag met today in London with senior UK officials to discuss Lebanon in the current regional context. Discussions focused on…

Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, 22 June 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag visited on Tuesday the Palestine refugee camp of Rashidieh in southern Lebanon. During her visit, the Special Coordinator…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag strongly condemned the four suicide bombings that took place at dawn this morning in the north-eastern Lebanese border town of El-Qaa, and which killed five…

UNHQ, New York Monday, 27 June 2016 The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the consecutive terrorist attacks on 27 June in Qaa, Lebanon, which resulted in many deaths and injuries. The members of…

UNHQ, New York Tuesday, 28 June 2016 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General condemns the series of suicide bombings yesterday that hit the…

Good afternoon and Ramadan Kareem. I met with the Prime Minister in anticipation of my visit to Washington and New York, where obviously the stability and security situations will be discussed, both with the American…

Beirut, Lebanon Tuesday, 30 August 2016 I have wanted to visit Ein El-Hilweh for quite some time because it’s one of the important camps. It’s also a camp of course that has particular needs and requirements. We know that in…

Carnegie Foundation The Hague, Netherlands Monday, 5 September 2016 Sigrid Kaag, a top Dutch diplomat working for the United Nations, will receive the Carnegie Wateler Peace Prize 2016. The Carnegie Foundation, which owns and…

The Secretary-General met today with His Excellency Mr. Tammam Salam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon. The Secretary General and Prime Minister Salam discussed the ongoing impact of the Syrian conflict on Lebanon…