Guterres to Conduct Solidarity Visit to Lebanon
13 January 2025
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Lebanon on January 20th for a two-day visit to express solidarity with the Lebanese people and assess the humanitarian and political situation in the country.
During his visit, Secretary-General Guterres will meet with President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and other senior Lebanese officials to discuss the challenges facing Lebanon, including the ongoing economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent political instability.
The Secretary-General will also visit various humanitarian projects supported by the UN and its partners, including refugee camps and healthcare facilities. He will meet with representatives of civil society organizations and other stakeholders to hear their perspectives on the situation in Lebanon.
In a statement ahead of his visit, Secretary-General Guterres said that “Lebanon is at a critical juncture, facing multiple challenges that have had a profound impact on its people.” He added that he was “deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation, the economic crisis, and the political challenges.”
The Secretary-General’s visit comes as Lebanon continues to struggle with a severe economic crisis that has pushed more than half of the population into poverty. The crisis has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent political instability.
Lebanon has also been hosting a large number of refugees from Syria and other countries in the region. The presence of refugees has put a strain on Lebanon’s resources and contributed to the economic crisis.
The Secretary-General’s visit is expected to send a message of support to the Lebanese people and to highlight the need for international assistance to address the challenges facing Lebanon.
Guterres to conduct solidarity visit to Lebanon
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