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The Secretary-General has consistently advocated for de-escalation in the Gulf. He is deeply concerned with the recent escalation. This is a moment in which leaders must exercise maximum restraint. The world cannot afford another war in the Gulf. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary…

On Monday, the Secretary-General made a passionate appeal for peace. His message to world leaders was simple: Stop escalation. Exercise maximum restraint. Re-start dialogue. Renew international cooperation. This appeal remains as important today as it was on Monday. For his part, the Secretary…

Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon Beirut, 21 January 2020 Six weeks after the enlarged ISG meeting in Paris on 11 December 2019, the ISG at the Ambassadorial level met today in Beirut. The ISG notes with deep concern the ongoing absence of a functioning government that is…

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the formation of new Government in Lebanon The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the formation of a new Government of Lebanon today. He looks forward to working with Prime Minister Hassan Diab and the incoming…

Joint Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon Beirut, 23 January 2020 Following the announcement of the formation of the new government, the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) urges the new Government to swiftly adopt a ministerial statement with the necessary substantial…

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the formation of a new Government of Lebanon today. He looks forward to working with Prime Minister Hassan Diab and the incoming Council of Ministers, including in support of Lebanon’s reform agenda and to address the pressing needs of its people…

Statement of U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis Following Meeting with His Excellency Prime Minister Hassan Diab The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis and his Deputy, the Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Philippe Lazzarini, were received today by His…

Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis Following Meeting with His Excellency Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti 28 January 2020 Beirut, Lebanon “We had a focused discussion on a number of areas and fields related to the work of the United Nations in the country. We talked about the…

In response to questions, the Spokesman for the Secretary-General has the following to say: The Secretary-General has seen the announcement of the United States plan for the Middle East. The position of the United Nations on the two-State solution has been defined, throughout the years, by relevant…

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on Syria The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the ongoing military escalation in northwest Syria and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities. He reaffirms that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- PRESS CONFERENCE New York, 4 February 2020 Elements related to the situation in Lebanon: Question: [In French] : La révolution qui a démarré au Liban le 17 octobre est un mouvement de contestation contre la corruption et aussi pour le changement profond du pays. Ce qui est…

Transcript – Remarks of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis During Meeting with Press Syndicate, 5 February 2020 (edited for style) Following opening remarks and questions, delivered by Joseph Kosseifi - Head of the Press Editors Syndicate, focusing on the work of the UN in Lebanon and the…