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In Lebanon
  • UK: A partner in education

    The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with the Lebanese people in dealing with the impacts of the Syria Crisis.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The people and the army: An example of courage and resilience

    British Ambassador visited Qaa and the Lebanese Armed Forces' 4th Land Border Regiment in Baalbeck reiterating the UK's ongoing support.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter meets Deryan to spread the message of interfaith dialogue

    British ambassador to Lebanon Hugo Shorter visited Grand Mufti AbdelLatif Deryan to congratulate him on the occasion of Eid el Fitr.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ambassador Shorter meets 200 Palestinian students in Siblin

    UKAid has helped over 300 Palestinian refugee students with short term courses and over 700 with English language training.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Launch event of the Map of Risks and Resources

    The UK is proud to support efforts of the Government of Lebanon in response to Syria crisis and what it means for Lebanese communities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Charity fundraiser: Beirut comes to life

    Ambassador Shorter hosted a charity fundraiser event in collaboration with British artist Tom Young.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK supports Lebanon's security

    British ambassador and Interior Minister Al Machnouq signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the Internal Security Forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ambassador Shorter meets Prime Minister Tammam Salam

    The UK remains committed to Lebanon’s stability, security and prosperity. Our efforts with our Lebanese partners continue

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK strongly supports Lebanese host communities

    British ambassador Hugo Shorter visited Zahle and saw first-hand UKAid support to Lebanese host communities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister Ellwood statement on bombing in Lebanon

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Tobias Ellwood horrified by suicide bombings in the village of Qaa in eastern Lebanon

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A better service for domestic workers - and their employers

    Ambassador Shorter visits INSAF centre offering services to migrant domestic workers such as orientation, language courses, legal cousel

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK continues to support Lebanon's economy

    Ambassador Shorter calls on PM Salam, condemns attack on BLOM Bank and reiterates UK's ongoing support to Lebanon's economy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Happy 90th Birthday Your Majesty!

    British Embassy in Beirut celebrated two of the UK’s most widely celebrated icons: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and William Shakespeare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Syrian Refugees visits Lebanon

    Minister visits refugee settlement and the UNHCR centre in Beirut during 2 day visit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK leads new approach to prevent and respond to crises at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit

    Pledges continue UK's leadership in providing education for children in crises and improving efficiency in the humanitarian system.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Justine Greening joins British students to fundraise for Syria’s children

    International Development Secretary visits Birmingham school to support UNICEF's Day for Change.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The more Lebanon can deliver, the more donors can give

    Lebanon has an opportunity to secure hundreds of millions in favourable loans which will boost the Lebanese economy and help create jobs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • London conference: $550m for Lebanon this year

    The Ambassadors and Charges d’Affaires of Germany, UK, Norway and Kuwait pledged more than $550m this year for Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK support to Lebanon's security agencies

    Ambassador Shorter inaugurates VTC room part of the UK's support to improve cooperation and coordination between Lebanese security agencies.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Minister Mokbel ends visit to the UK

    The Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to help Lebanon protect itself against terrorism, including the threat from Daesh.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government