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International Development Secretary's speech on education at the Syria conference in Brussels.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
International Development Secretary's opening speech to the Syria and the Region Conference in Brussels.
UK to provide emergency medical support and help protect medical facilities and brave humanitarian workers being deliberately targeted in Syria.
British Ambassador Hugo Shorter visited Baakline to see first-hand how the UK is supporting vulnerable Lebanese host communities and Lebanon’s largest library.
Ambassador Shorter met with PM Hariri and discussed the outcomes of CEDRE, the recent UK airstrikes on Syria and the upcoming parliamentary elections in Lebanon
Middle East Minister Alistair Burt at CEDRE conference announced that the £40 million package of new UK support to Lebanon will create jobs and improve infrastructure.
A package of UK aid support to Lebanon will create jobs for local people and Syrian refugees and improve infrastructure to boost economic development
Under the GREAT Campaign, British Ambassador Hugo Shorter hosted a fund-raising music night to help raise $15000 for the disabled in Lebanon.
The programme, in partnership with the World Food Programme, provides severely vulnerable families an allowance to buy essential items for their families.
Ambassador Hugo Shorter visited Arsal for the first time, to see how the border town is benefiting from UK’s security and development partnership with Lebanon.
Ambassador Shorter announced the UK's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security highlighting UK projects in Lebanon to eliminate VAWG and other projects.
The courage and professionalism of the Armed Forces who risk their lives daily to protect their country, have earned them the trust and respect of the public.
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson mark seven years of the Syria conflict.
UK support to Lebanese businesses and infrastructure continue in Lebanon’s second largest city, through ongoing investments.
The UK and Saudi Arabia have issued a Joint Communiqué regarding the visit of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, UK Home Secretary delivers a video message to Lebanese women candidates running for elections.
Following his meeting with the leader of the Lebanese Forces Party, Samir Geagea, Shorter expressed his hope for a symbolic year for women in the country.
We're pleased that the Speaker continues to support increased representation of women in parliament. This is something which many Lebanese are hoping for.
During her meeting with Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk, UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd reiterated the two countries' strong bilateral relations.
At a reception held in Beirut British Ambassador Hugo Shorter called for the 50% of Lebanon's population to be represented by more than 3% of its parliament.
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