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  • DFID Deputy Director visits UK funded projects in Lebanon

    Jonathan Hargreaves visited Lebanon and saw the positive impact UKaid funded projects are having in education, humanitarian and economic opportunities sectors.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK supports Lebanon's police force with new CCC room

    The Control and Command Centre (CCC) is equipped with state of the art equipment. It is part of the modernisation of the police force in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • FCO Political Director in Lebanon, discusses security

    Director General for Political Affairs Richard Moore held meetings in Lebanon with Foreign Minister Bassil, Speaker Berri, and Genenral Abbas Ibrahim.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World Press Freedom Day: Challenges and opportunities in Lebanon

    Celebrating World Press Freedom Day, British ambassador to Lebanon Chris Rampling and Canadian Ambassador Emmanuelle Lamoureux hosted a joint reception for Lebanese and Foreign media in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • General Sir Nicholas Carter visits Lebanon

    Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter said he's proud of the UK's strong defence relationship with Lebanon built on trust and respect.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling visits Tripoli, announces new funding to MARCH

    We're pleased to announce that the UK will continue supporting great initiatives such as MARCH, with over £800,000 for community projects for peace building.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Dragon docks in Lebanon

    HMS Dragon is one of the world’s most advanced warships and the most successful Royal Naval vessel to conduct counter narcotics operation in number and size.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK’s position on the Golan Heights has not changed

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to UN, at the Security Council Briefing on UNDOF/Golan Heights

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK remain proud partners of the Lebanese army

    As part of the quarterly meeting of the land border security project, Ambassador Rampling affirmed that Lebanon and UK remain partners for stability.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Model interview rooms and enhanced CCTV for ISF inaugurated in Lebanon

    Ambassador Rampling and DG of the ISF Major Osman co-chaired the quarterly Strategic Project Management Committee and inaugurated model interview rooms, CCTV.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • #BalanceforBetter: Celebrating achievements of Lebanese women

    In celebration of International Women’s Day under this year’s #BalanceforBetter theme, British Ambassador Chris Rampling hosted a reception at his residence in recognition of our continued support to women across various fie…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Burt: Our support to Lebanon will continue

    Minister of State for the Middle East and International Development Alistair Burt visited Lebanon for two-days, where he reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting a strong and prosperous Lebanon, while explaining the UK g…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK support to UNRWA and Palestinian refugees continues

    British Ambassador Chris Rampling hosted a Palestinian reception reiterating the UK's continued support to UNRWA and Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK welcomes formation of new Government in Lebanon

    Minister of State for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave a statement on the formation of a new government in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling visits the city of the sun and UK funded projects

    Ambassador Rampling visited the city of Baalbek, UK funded projects and met with officials to discuss further development projects in the area.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling in Tyre: support to mine clearance continues

    During his visit Ambassador Rampling heard from Mine Advisory Group how new UK funding is supporting their efforts to clear kilometres of unexploded ordinance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Condemning Hizballah's illegal activities

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Middle East - UNIFIL

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Alistair Burt's speech at the UK-Lebanon Business and Investment Forum

    The Minister for the Middle East was speaking at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London on 12 December 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rolls Royce seals deal at UK-Lebanon Business & Investment event

    The British company will provide support for Airbus aircraft engines. The value of the engines and services to Rolls-Royce is approximately $300 million.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling meets Army commander discusses border proejct

    The High Level Steering Committee (HLSC) was an opportunity to congratulate the Lebanese Army on their efforts to secure 100% of the border by 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government