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  • Six UK trained military dogs in Lebanon

    The military trained dogs play a vital role in detecting and preventing the emplacement of explosive devices in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marking Chevening’s 30th anniversary: ‘Lebanon 2020-Not a Dream’

    Marking Chevening's 30th anniversary, British Ambassador to Lebanese Chevening Alumni: 'I'm still right to be buying shares in Lebanon 2020'

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Books give you wings to fly’ at the Queen’s Birthday Party

    British Embassy celebrates Queen’s Birthday Party with ‘wings to fly’, highlighting the UK’s contribution to the education sector in Lebanon

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-Lebanon cooperation on ending Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Foreign Secretary and Lebanese Foreign Minister Bassil reaffirm cooperation on ending sexual violence in conflict and supporting stability

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK supports host communities in South Lebanon

    British Ambassador Fletcher visits south Lebanon, reiterates the UK's support to the Lebanese people coping with the refugee crisis

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fletcher meets Salam calls for electing a President

    We hope that Lebanese leaders will show spirit of compromise, putting aside factional interests to respond to challenges facing the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fletcher met Berri, called for avoiding a prolonged vacancy

    British Ambassador to Lebanon Tom Fletcher met Speaker Berri, voiced his call for a responsible leadership to protect state and constitution

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'UK investing in Lebanon’s future, will give children wings'

    Fletcher and Minister Bou Saab sign Memorandum of Understanding on UK funding for 307,000 textbook packs

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK reiterates continued support to Lebanon

    Ambassador Fletcher meets president Sleiman, reiterates the UK's continued support to the Lebanese Armed Forces and Syrian refugee crisis

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greening: act now for Syrian children

    Justine Greening urges international donors to deliver on their promises to help thousands of children affected by conflict in Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fletcher visits school in Dahieh

    Fletcher visits school in Dahieh and Sayyed Ali Fadlallah, announces UK support to children affected by terrorism

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK funds UNDP’s Host Communities Programme

    DFID funding will address the need for increased delivery of basic services in areas most affected by Syrian refugee influx

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to British passport application process in Lebanon

    From 26 March 2014 our new commercial partner Teleperformance Ltd will take over handling British passport applications in Beirut

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK supports municipalities coping with the Syria refugee crisis

    The UK funds a project supporting Lebanon’s municipal responses to vulnerable hosts and Syrian refugees nationwide

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New UK support for Syria

    UK allocates over £36 million to organisations working inside Syria and across the region.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the UK visa application process in Lebanon

    As of 26 March, the Visa Application Centre will move to new premises in Beirut’s Downtown with the new commercial partner Teleperformance

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Lebanon’s economic challenges with Central Bank Governor

    Hugh Robertson congratulates Central Bank Governor Salameh on his achievements in safeguarding Lebanon’s economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Beirut

    Hugh Robertson condemns terrorist attack in Beirut and says such attacks cannot be allowed to destabilise Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK voices support to Prime Minister Salam's new government

    British Ambassador passes message of support to Prime Minister Salam from UK Prime Minister David Cameron

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government