Mikati Discusses Humanitarian Aid and Southern Tensions with UN Delegates
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati meets with Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher. ©Grand Serail X account

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Janine Hennis-Plasschaert, at his residence.

The discussions focused on current developments, particularly the situation in southern Lebanon and the ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.

The Prime Minister also met with Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, in the presence of the UN Resident Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza; Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Beirut, Christine Knudsen; and the Prime Minister’s advisor, Ziad Mikati.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the United Nations for its continued attention to Lebanon and its humanitarian efforts in supporting those affected by Israeli aggression.

He also praised Tom Fletcher's longstanding dedication to Lebanon, dating back to his tenure as ambassador in Beirut several years ago.

For his part, Fletcher briefed Mikati on the humanitarian aid provided to Lebanon. The discussions also covered cooperation between the Lebanese government and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as well as future projects aimed at addressing Lebanon's social and economic challenges.

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