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In Lebanon
  • Minister Heappey: UK support for the Lebanese Army continues

    The UK and Lebanon are close friends and partners. The military cooperation between our two countries that has spanned more than a decade.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • British Ambassador visits UK funded projects in response to the Beirut port blast

    British Ambassador Dr Ian Collard visited projects funded by the UK as part of its response to the devastating Beirut Port blast back in August 2020.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK’s Middle East and North Africa Director ends visit to Lebanon

    Mr Hickey met with senior Lebanese officials, local experts, international partners and visited UK funded projects supporting the most vulnerable in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon: Hamish Cowell

    Mr Hamish Cowell CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Ambassador celebrated the Queen's Birthday Party in Beirut

    The Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend, from 2-5 June, will be marked by four days of celebrations in the United Kingdom and around the world.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Ambassador visits UNIFIL and Blue Line

    Ambassador Ian Collard was briefed on UNIFIL’s crucial work especially along the Blue Line, and the challenges faced at the current time.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • IDAHOBIT statement for Lebanon

    Honoring International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) in Lebanon

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • British Embassy statement post Lebanon's parliamentary elections

    Following the completion of Lebanon’s parliamentary elections, the British Embassy in Beirut issued a statement

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Climate Change and Lebanon: Greener future

    British Embassy in Beirut hosted a climate action workshop for 16 youth innovators in collaboration with the idea innovator company, Ideanco.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK gifts £1m Land Rover spare parts to Lebanese Army

    Rover Defender vehicles form the backbone of the LAF’s mobility the spare parts will keep the LAF’s Land Rovers on the front line for the foreseeable future. 

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Collard in Baalbeck: UK support continues

    Ambassador Collard reiterated UK’s ongoing support to the people of Lebanon and the importance of implementing urgent reforms to secure an IMF deal

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • British Embassy statement on Lebanese banks closing bank accounts

    The Embassy is concerned by the closure by Lebanese banks of certain accounts belonging to account holders in Lebanon who are nationals or residents of the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Lebanon sign economic cooperation agreement

    The Strategic Partnership will deepen the UK and Lebanon’s economic and security relations

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK support to Lebanon's Police Force continues

    British Ambassador Ian Collard and Minister of Interior Bassam Al-Mawlawi held a joint visit to newly established Northern Command and Control Centre (NLCCC)

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • COP26 MENA Ambassador visits Lebnaon

    COP26 Ambassador: Building back greener must be at the heart of any long-term sustainable plan for Lebanon

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Collard in Tripoli: UK is a friend to the people of Lebanon

    British Ambassador Ian Collard toured UK-funded projects in Tripoli and met city officials, as well as the embassy’s project partners and beneficiaries.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK marks anniversary of the 4 August Beirut blast

    The UK’s response to 4 August blast included delivering military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, teams of humanitarian, medical and military specialists.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK marks anniversary of 4 August Beirut port blast

    The UK’s response to the 4 August 2020 blast included delivering military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and deploying teams of humanitarian, medical and military specialists.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Anniversary of Beirut explosion: Foreign Secretary speech at Lebanon conference, August 2021

    On the first anniversary of the Beirut explosion, the Foreign Secretary made an intervention at the French-hosted conference in support of the Lebanese people.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Head of Mission ends two-day visit to South Lebanon

    Dr. Martin Longden visited UK-funded projects in Saida, Tyre, and Bint Jbeil, underlining the UK’s continued support to the people of Lebanon

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government