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In Lebanon
  • Shorter: The UK now supports 1 in 5 municipalities in Lebanon

    Khraybet Ej Jindi is 1 of 180 municipalities UK Aid is supporting across Lebanon through the Lebanon Host Communities Support Programme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Wallace from Lebanon: ‘Your Security is our Security’

    Minister of State for Security ends two day visit to Lebanon, highlights the strength of the UK’s security partnership with Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ambassador Shorter discusses UK’s partnership with ISF

    Ambassador Shorter discussed with Major General Imad Osman the British Policing Support Project and the ISF's community policing strategy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK is proud to invest in Lebanon's future

    We marked the Queen's Birthday under the theme: Investing in the Future showcasing the UK's unique investment in Lebanon's future.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter meets PM Hariri and FM Bassil: Time for elections

    UK welcomes the political momentum that has brought renewed energy to Lebanon’s institutions.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK calls for timely elections in Lebanon

    Holding timely, peaceful and transparent elections, and ensuring there is a quota for women is key to Lebanon's democracy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK signs Joint Undertaking with the Lebanese army

    The UK is a long term, proud supporter of the Lebanese Armed Forces, supporting the LAF as the sole security provider in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lebanon continues to be the focus of international attention

    One year on from the London conference, Lebanon continues to be the focus of international attention in Brussels.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK support to Lebanese host communities continues

    British Ambassador Hugo Shorter visited Saida, Shukeen and inaugurated a DFID funded project in Sarafand. UK support to Lebanon continues.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK seeks to protect airplane passengers with new restrictions

    Additional airline security measures are in place for selected inbound flights to the United Kingdom including from Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK provides further support to match Lebanon's generosity

    UK Minister for International Development visited Lebanon ahead of Brussels conference on 'Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region’

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Six years of conflict in Syria: statement from Priti Patel

    UK International Development Secretary comments as the Syrian crisis enters seventh year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK welcomes security appointments in Lebanon

    For many years the UK and Lebanon have enjoyed a shared interest of protecting Lebanese security on the borders, in cities, and villages across the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Seeds of success target small and medium businesses in Bekaa

    Ambassador Shorter visited ongoing UK funded projects in Zahle benefiting small and medium businesses and local communities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter: UK is a strong believer in Lebanese institutions

    Ambassador Shorter meets President Aoun, welcomes the ongoing strong and bilateral relations between Lebanon and the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Welcome aboard HMS Ocean in Beirut port

    The flag ship of the Royal Navy ended her diplomatic visit to Beirut in a demonstration of UK commitment to Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Ocean visits Lebanon next week

    The visit of the Fleet flagship of the Royal Navy emphasises and deepens the partnership between the UK and Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK announces £2.5m investment in Lebanon’s Knowledge Economy

    Ambassador Shorter announces £2.5 million funding to the UK Lebanon Tech Hub in support of Lebanon's knowledge economy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter urges greater representation for women in politics

    British Ambassador Hugo Shorter held a reception on the theme 'Women in Politics', hoping for greater women representation in political life.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Twinning ceremony between the UK and Lebanon

    The Police Service of Northern Ireland is a force recognised internationally for excellent work in the field of community policing.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government