Beirut: UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert on Friday reiterated continued support for the Lebanese state and its people in pursuit of stability and prosperity.
According to Kuwait News Agency, marking the United Nations Day, Hennis-Plasschaert emphasized the significance of the period Lebanon is currently navigating. She remarked, "As the United Nations turns 80, while pursuing change and reform, Lebanon is passing through a momentous period of its modern history that will determine its path forward." She highlighted that since the last observance, despite escalating hostilities in 2024, substantial efforts by Lebanese authorities and the Lebanese Armed Forces have invigorated the long-stalled provisions of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
Hennis-Plasschaert acknowledged the challenges facing Lebanon, noting that much of the south remains in ruins and significant funding shortfalls persist, adding to the uncertainty about the near future. Despite these challenges, she pointed out that the Lebanese people are still being asked for patience. She stated, "History has left its mark and the underlying causes of past cycles of crisis have not yet been addressed. But collective efforts, in support of Lebanon's valiant, uphill climb are ongoing." She further asserted that Lebanon has made clear there is no turning back from its current path towards progress, despite the hard work that lies ahead both domestically and regionally.