‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres
18 January 2025
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future, as the country continues to make progress towards stability and recovery.
Speaking at a press conference in Beirut, Guterres said that he was “encouraged by the progress that has been made in recent months” and that he was “confident that Lebanon can overcome the challenges it faces and build a better future for its people.”
Guterres praised the Lebanese people for their “resilience and determination” and said that the United Nations would continue to support the country in its efforts to build a more peaceful and prosperous future.
The Secretary-General’s visit to Lebanon came as the country prepares for parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in May. The elections are seen as a key test of the country’s stability and will be the first since Lebanon adopted a new electoral law in 2017.
Guterres met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister Saad Hariri, and other senior officials during his visit. He also visited a number of UN projects in the country, including a school for Syrian refugees and a health clinic for women and children.
In his remarks to the press, Guterres said that the elections were “an opportunity for the Lebanese people to choose their future” and that they should be “held in a free, fair, and transparent manner.”
The Secretary-General also called on the international community to continue to support Lebanon as it works to build a more stable and prosperous future. He said that “Lebanon needs the support of the international community to overcome the challenges it faces and to achieve its full potential.”
The United Nations has been present in Lebanon since 1948 and has played a key role in the country’s development and stability. The UN currently has over 5,000 staff members in Lebanon, working in a variety of areas, including humanitarian assistance, peacebuilding, and human rights.
‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres
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