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National News
21-03-2025
- Politics
- National News
Social Affairs Minister meets British Chargé D'Affaires, Swiss Ambassador
NNA - Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Al-Sayed, received in her office at the ministry, British Embassy's Chargé D'Affaires, Victoria Dunne; and an accompanying delegation. Chargé D'Affaires Dunne briefed Minister Al-Sayed on the projects funded by Britain in Lebanon, particularly those supporting persons with disabilities, and expressed her country's desire to "continue providing support to the ministry." Minister Al-Sayed, in turn, presented the Ministry's priorities regarding social protection and appreciated "British support to Lebanon in this regard." Separately, Minister Al-Sayed received Swiss Ambassador to Lebanon, Marion Weichelt, accompanied by the Head of Cooperation at the Embassy, Katharina Haberli. Ambassador Weichelt congratulated Al-Sayed on assuming her ministerial duties, and on the ministerial statement that accorded special importance to social protection. The Swiss Ambassador also briefed Minister Al-Sayed on the programmes supported by her country in Lebanon, particularly within the framework of child protection, which is a priority for the Ministry.
National News
03-03-2025
- Politics
- National News
Acting General Security Chief discusses Syrian refugee crisis with Social Affairs Minister
NNA - Acting Director General of General Security, Major General Elias Baisari, on Monday met with Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Al-Sayed, with whom he discussed the ongoing Syrian refugee situation in Lebanon. The meeting addressed the complexities of the refugee file, with a focus on the social, economic, and security challenges posed by the prolonged displacement. Discussions also explored potential measures to manage the crisis in coordination with relevant state institutions and international organizations.
National News
28-02-2025
- Politics
- National News
Social Affairs Minister discusses Lebanon Response Plan with UN officials, meets Spanish Ambassador
NNA - Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Al-Sayed, on Friday held a meeting with UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Imran Riza, and Representative of the UNHCR Office in Lebanon, Ivo Freijsen, along with their teams. Discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming Brussels Conference and the details of Lebanon's response plan. Al-Sayed also reviewed ongoing UN agency projects in Lebanon. Later, the Minister met with Spanish Ambassador to Lebanon, Jesús Santos Aguado, who briefed her on Spain's support programs for Lebanon. He also shared Spain's plans to organize a 'Lebanese Day' with the Lebanese diaspora in Spain as part of efforts to strengthen cultural and economic ties. ======R.H.
