Dr Christian Turner, recently appointed as the UK’s next Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, concluded a two-day visit to Lebanon. This is part of his regional engagement ahead of assuming his new role in January.

During his visit, Dr Turner held meetings with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji. He also met UN Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza where they discussed the importance of support from the UN and its member states for the security and stability of Lebanon.

In Naqoura he met with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Force Commander General Diodato Abagnara, UNIFIL Deputy Head of Mission and the Director of Division for Political and Civil Affair

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