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  • Seeds of success target small and medium businesses in Bekaa

    Ambassador Shorter visited ongoing UK funded projects in Zahle benefiting small and medium businesses and local communities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter: UK is a strong believer in Lebanese institutions

    Ambassador Shorter meets President Aoun, welcomes the ongoing strong and bilateral relations between Lebanon and the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Welcome aboard HMS Ocean in Beirut port

    The flag ship of the Royal Navy ended her diplomatic visit to Beirut in a demonstration of UK commitment to Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Ocean visits Lebanon next week

    The visit of the Fleet flagship of the Royal Navy emphasises and deepens the partnership between the UK and Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK announces £2.5m investment in Lebanon’s Knowledge Economy

    Ambassador Shorter announces £2.5 million funding to the UK Lebanon Tech Hub in support of Lebanon's knowledge economy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter urges greater representation for women in politics

    British Ambassador Hugo Shorter held a reception on the theme 'Women in Politics', hoping for greater women representation in political life.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Twinning ceremony between the UK and Lebanon

    The Police Service of Northern Ireland is a force recognised internationally for excellent work in the field of community policing.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Patel: Syria progress at risk without new push in 2017

    After visiting Jordan and Lebanon, Priti Patel welcomed progress for Syrian refugees but warned that more international help was needed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK invests £160 million for education in Lebanon

    UK is delivering on its commitment to invest £160 million in quality education in Lebanon, International Secretary of State has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • London conference one year on: Together for Lebanon

    The UK, Germany, Norway, and Kuwait remain committed to Lebanon’s stability in the years to come.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Priti Patel statement in response to $8bn appeal for Syria in 2017

    International development secretary comments on launch of the UN's Syria crisis funding appeals for 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK hopes to see more women participation in Lebanese politics

    The UK stands ready to work with the government of Lebanon and parliament to continue delivering much-needed support.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK is proud of its partnership with Lebanon

    Ambassador Shorter met with Prime Minister Hariri and reiterated the UK's continued partnership for a stable, prosperous and secure Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Ellwood statement on Lebanon cabinet

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood welcomes the formation of Lebanon's new cabinet.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UKAid funded projects in underprivileged Akkar

    The UK funded projects in north Lebanon and in the underprivileged region of Akkar is helping change people's lives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Internal Security Forces at the heart of Lebanon's stability

    The Strategic Project Management Committee recognises the role of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) at the heart of Lebanon's stability.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights at the heart of Internal Security Forces’ Mission

    Joint partnership between the British Embassy and Ministry of Interior to improve protection of Human Rights by the Interior Security Forces

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter welcomes the creation of Lebanon's Human Rights Commission

    #UK4CivilSociety: British Ambassador Hugo Shorter welcomes Human Rights Commission, looks ahead to elections.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM: We are clear-eyed about threat from Iran

    Theresa May will tell the Gulf Co-operation Council the UK is committed to working with Gulf partners to counter the threat from Iran.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Parliamentary delegation visits school in the Bekaa

    The International Development Committee of the UK Parliament visited Lebanon to witness the depth of the UK’s support to education.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government