A A/S of State for Near Eastern Affairs, David Satterfield, Visits Lebanon
Acting Assistant Secretary of State (AA/S) for Near Eastern Affairs, David Satterfield, visited Lebanon on May 14 -16 where he met President Michel Aoun, Speaker…
Condolences on the Passing of His Beatitude Cardinal Patriarch Emeritus Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson May 15, 2019 On behalf of Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and the American people, we were saddened…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon (May 15, 2019)
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Beirut advises all U.S. citizens of heightened tensions in the region. We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to maintain a high level…
On Patriarch Sfeir’s Passing
U.S. Embassy Beirut is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of His Beatitude Patriarch Emeritus Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir, staunch advocate of Lebanon’s sovereignty…
DCM White Attends the Launching of the AFCP Project at Sidon Sea Castle
Today, U.S. Embassy Beirut Deputy Chief of Mission Edward White took part in a launching ceremony with the Ministry of Culture to mark the start…
New: UN 2018 Annual Report for Lebanon
The latest UN 2018 Annual Report for Lebanon highlights key results and recognizes the United States as being consistently a top donor, alongside Germany, the…
United States Announces $90 million QITABI 2 Program To Improve Student Education
Ambassador Elizabeth Richard and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Dr. Anne Patterson announced a new $90 million program to support learning…
Remarks by Ambassador Richard at the Launching Ceremony of QITABI 2 Program
Good morning everyone. Thank you so much for being with us here today, Minister Akram Chehayeb, Director General Fadi Yaraq, and Dr. Nada Oweijane. And…
Ambassador Richard Launches New Construction Works and Trainings at ISF Academy
Today, Ambassador Elizabeth Richard joined Internal Security Forces (ISF) Director General Imad Osman, and other ISF officials at the groundbreaking ceremony launching the construction of…
President Aoun and Ambassador Richard Plant the Millionth Tree
United States Ambassador Elizabeth Richard joined President Michel Aoun in the Presidential Palace’s garden to plant an oak tree representing the “Millionth Tree” planted in…
Treasury Targets Sanctions Evasion Conduits for Major Hizballah Financiers
Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) further targeted the global business operations of Hizballah by designating two…
Designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 8, 2019 The State Department intends to designate as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) the Islamic…
Holding the Iranian Regime Accountable for Its Global Campaign of Terrorism
“The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terror. It exports dangerous missiles, fuels conflicts across the Middle East, and supports terrorist proxies. President…
Launch of INL Funded “Corrections Professionalization Program”
Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut launched the U.S.-funded “Corrections…
Interview Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo with Hiba Nasr of Sky News
March 23, 2019 U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thanks for sitting down with us. SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s great to be with you. QUESTION: …
Remarks – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil
FOREIGN MINISTER BASSIL: Welcome, Mr. Secretary. Welcome in Lebanon, friend of Lebanon. (Via interpreter) I was honored to welcome the U.S. Secretary of State Mr.…
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Lebanese Forces Party Leader Samir Geagea
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 22, 2019 The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo…
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Leader of Lebanon’s Druze Community Walid Jumblatt
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 22, 2019 The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo…
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