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  • UK’s position on the Golan Heights has not changed

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to UN, at the Security Council Briefing on UNDOF/Golan Heights

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK remain proud partners of the Lebanese army

    As part of the quarterly meeting of the land border security project, Ambassador Rampling affirmed that Lebanon and UK remain partners for stability.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Model interview rooms and enhanced CCTV for ISF inaugurated in Lebanon

    Ambassador Rampling and DG of the ISF Major Osman co-chaired the quarterly Strategic Project Management Committee and inaugurated model interview rooms, CCTV.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • #BalanceforBetter: Celebrating achievements of Lebanese women

    In celebration of International Women’s Day under this year’s #BalanceforBetter theme, British Ambassador Chris Rampling hosted a reception at his residence in recognition of our continued support to women across various fie…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Burt: Our support to Lebanon will continue

    Minister of State for the Middle East and International Development Alistair Burt visited Lebanon for two-days, where he reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting a strong and prosperous Lebanon, while explaining the UK g…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK support to UNRWA and Palestinian refugees continues

    British Ambassador Chris Rampling hosted a Palestinian reception reiterating the UK's continued support to UNRWA and Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK welcomes formation of new Government in Lebanon

    Minister of State for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave a statement on the formation of a new government in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling visits the city of the sun and UK funded projects

    Ambassador Rampling visited the city of Baalbek, UK funded projects and met with officials to discuss further development projects in the area.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling in Tyre: support to mine clearance continues

    During his visit Ambassador Rampling heard from Mine Advisory Group how new UK funding is supporting their efforts to clear kilometres of unexploded ordinance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Condemning Hizballah's illegal activities

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Middle East - UNIFIL

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Alistair Burt's speech at the UK-Lebanon Business and Investment Forum

    The Minister for the Middle East was speaking at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London on 12 December 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rolls Royce seals deal at UK-Lebanon Business & Investment event

    The British company will provide support for Airbus aircraft engines. The value of the engines and services to Rolls-Royce is approximately $300 million.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling meets Army commander discusses border proejct

    The High Level Steering Committee (HLSC) was an opportunity to congratulate the Lebanese Army on their efforts to secure 100% of the border by 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rampling visits North Lebanon and Tripoli

    On his first official visit to Lebanon and Tripoli, British Ambassador to Lebanon Chris Rampling held a series of meetings and saw UK-funded projects.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Celebrating Chevening's 35th anniversary and wider alumni network

    British Ambassador Chris Rampling held a reception celebrating Chevening's 35th anniversary and wider alumni of Lebanese graduates of UK universities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Forging new trade and business relations with Lebanon

    Simon Penney, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner visits Lebanon for the first time and aims to forge new business and economic relations to drive bilateral trade.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shoulder to shoulder: Security and Development in Arsal

    The UK funded flood-control system is helping residents to manage water damages to homes, crops and businesses for the first time in mnay years in Arsal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £5 million to non-formal education across Lebanon

    UK aid provides additional support to Lebanon's education programme to ensure that all children are receiving an education.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • We can't let war children be forgotten generation

    An op-ed from the International Development Secretary, Penny Mordaunt, has been published in today's (Wednesday 21 November) Evening Standard.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office Minister congratulates Lebanon on its Independence Day

    On 22 November Lebanon marks the 75th anniversary of its independence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government