The members of the Security Council welcomed the holding of legislative elections in Lebanon as scheduled on 15 May 2022, despite challenging circumstances. These elections were key to enabling the Lebanese people to exercise…
The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) welcomes the timely conduct of the parliamentary elections on 15 May. The ISG expresses its appreciation for the professionalism, hard work and dedication of the Lebanese…
The Secretary-General congratulates Lebanon on the holding of parliamentary elections on 15 May. Despite the challenging circumstances, the authorities demonstrated their commitment to adhere to the Constitution and honour…
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, and Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Bassam Mawlawi, chaired today the second Elections Forum to take stock of the preparations for the…
The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) met in Beirut today to review preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Echoing the Security Council press statement on Lebanon of 4 February 2022, and recalling…
The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) takes note of steps to reconvene the Council of Ministers, and presses for the resumption of its meetings as soon as possible. The ISG urges expeditious and effective…
UN and Ministry of Interior Chair Elections Forum in Beirut 8 November 2021 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, and Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Bassam Mawlawi, chaired today the…
Statement of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Today’s Developments 14 October, 2021 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka expressed her deep concern over the outbreaks of violence that took place…
The members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement on 10 September 2021 of the formation of a new government in Lebanon led by Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the 20 September 2021 vote of confidence by the…
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon 22 September 2021 The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) welcomes the formation of the new Government and of the Lebanese Parliament’s vote of confidence in…
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement today of the formation of a new Government of Lebanon. The people of Lebanon are struggling with a deepening crisis and hardship. The Secretary-General urges Lebanon’s new…
The Secretary-General expresses his deep concern about the rapidly deteriorating socio-economic situation in Lebanon. The people of Lebanon are struggling every day with hyperinflation, acute shortages of fuel, electricity…