Media Notice For Immediate Release Good morning, everybody. I’m here today to talk about my departure from Lebanon. As my time in Lebanon comes to a close, I want to thank the people of Lebanon for the kindness, the hospitality, and the warmth that they have all shown me and the whole U.S. Embassy team ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Richard, US-Lebanese Relations
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale arrived in Lebanon today to meet with a broad range of Lebanese officials. During his visit, Under Secretary Hale, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon from 2013-2015, will underscore America’s commitment to its partnership with the state of Lebanon. He will encourage Lebanon’s political leaders ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 20 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
On September 14, 2019, the United States Navy’s USS Ramage (DDG-61), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, entered the port of Lebanon for a one-day goodwill visit on the sidelines of its participation in ongoing efforts to ensure freedom of navigation and free-flow commerce in the eastern Mediterranean. The USS Ramage is named for Vice Admiral Lawson ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 15 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
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 by the news of the passing of His Beatitude Cardinal Patriarch Emeritus Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir. He was a courageous leader against tyranny and oppression and a champion for the idea ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
Statement by Robert Palladino, Deputy Spokesperson Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Beirut, Jerusalem, and Kuwait City March 19-23. In Beirut, the Secretary will meet with Lebanese leaders to discuss the political, security, economic, and humanitarian challenges facing Lebanon. The Secretary’s visit will underscore U.S. support for the Lebanese people and Lebanon’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State, US-Lebanese Relations
Good afternoon everyone and I am just really delighted to be here back at the Serail to greet the Prime Minister and congratulate him on the new government. It has been a long time coming and we are just thrilled that there is finally a government. I congratulated the Prime Minister just now on the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
The United States is pleased to announce the delivery today of the shipment of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, valued at more than $16 million, destined for the Lebanese Armed Forces. These APKWS laser-guided rockets are a key component for the Lebanese Air Force’s new A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft. Today’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
On January 21-22, 2019 the Commander of United States Central Command General Joseph Votel met with President Michel Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Joseph Aoun, as well as UNIFIL Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth H. Richard. In ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
Secretary Pompeo asked me to come to Lebanon to discuss America’s regional strategy and the value of our relations with the Lebanese state and the Lebanese people, and our determination to create the conditions needed to ensure Lebanon is able to meet its international obligations. As Secretary Pompeo said in his Cairo speech, we will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 14 January, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
On October 16, 2018, the DTRA Director, Vayl Oxford, met with the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun, to discuss both border and maritime security. In partnership with the both Lebanese Army and the United Kingdom, the United States is proud to outfit and train Lebanese border units with state-of-art surveillance capabilities ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Military Assistance, Security, US-Lebanese Relations
Ambassador Richard Independence Day Remarks July 3, 2018 Thank you very very much everyone for being here. And I really want to specially say thank you to our National anthem singers – that was beautiful – thank you so much. I thank everyone today for joining us to celebrate American Independence Day. In particular, also ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Ambassador Richard, US-Lebanese Relations
Minister Mashnouk, Minister Pharaon, Director General Osman, it’s very nice to see you here today, everyone, all our friends and colleagues, especially those who will be working in this very building. It gives me great pleasure to join you this morning for the re-opening of the Ashrafieh Community Police Station. This location represents much more ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Security Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
Thank you everybody and especially friends and family here with us today. Every year, we do this ceremony. Today is a special occasion as it marks the 35th anniversary of the loss of 52 of our colleagues in a terrorist attack against our embassy. Those 52 American and Lebanese colleagues were our friends, co-workers, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Richard, US-Lebanese Relations
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2018 Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Lebanon I send my greetings to those who participated in the April 6 “CEDRE” Investment Conference on Lebanon and the Lebanese people. Lebanon is a country facing countless challenges, including an unprecedented influx of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 8 April, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Donald J. Trump, US-Lebanese Relations
U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) Deputy Commander Major General Terrence J. McKenrick concluded his visit to Lebanon. During his visit, he met with Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Joseph Aoun and other senior LAF officials, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth H. Richard. In his meetings, Major General McKenrick renewed the U.S. government’s commitment ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Assistance, Military Assistance, Security, US-Lebanese Relations
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 15, 2018 The United States today renewed its support for two of Lebanon’s vital national institutions, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Internal Security Forces (ISF), in Rome at the conference in support of Lebanese state security services. U.S. delegate and Senior Bureau Official for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 16 March, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Military Assistance, Security Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
US Ambassador Elizabeth Richard and Commander of the U.S. Central Command, General Joseph Votel, met Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Following are Ambassador Richard and General Votel’s statements following the meeting: Ambassador Richard: “I am very pleased to have General Votel, the Commander of the U.S. Central Command, returning to Beirut, here with us today. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Military Assistance, Partnership, US-Lebanese Relations
On behalf of the American people, I wish to pass along my warmest regards and congratulations to the people of Lebanon on the anniversary of your independence on November 22. The United States looks forward to strengthening its friendship and cooperation with Lebanon as we work together to pursue our common goals and advance Lebanon’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, US-Lebanese Relations
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA) Ms. Heidi Grant visited Lebanon from November 7-10. Ms. Grant provides oversight and guidance for international policy and programs supporting national security objectives through political military affairs; security assistance programs; technology and information disclosure; and education and training. Her portfolio includes Foreign Military Sales ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 10 November, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Assistance, Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee (HAC), led a Congressional delegation visit to Lebanon on October 16-19. Representative Frelinghuysen was joined by fellow HAC member, Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX). During the visit, the delegation met with Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Joseph Aoun. They discussed the effectiveness of U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
On September 29, 2017, Deputy Commander of United States Central Command Lieutenant General Charles Brown met with President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister Saad Hariri, Minister of Defense Yaacoub el-Sarraf, and Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Joseph Aoun to reaffirm the U.S. government’s commitment to the Lebanese-American partnership and support the Lebanese Armed Forces ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 30 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Military Assistance, Security Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
Thank you. Good Morning. I am delighted to be here. I am also representing one of the donors to the Lebanese Mine Action Center. General Nasr, it is my pleasure to be here with you and your staff, and to have the opportunity to hear about the vital work that the Lebanon Mine Action Center ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Deputy Chief of Mission, Security Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
On September 7, Major General George Smith, the CENTCOM Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, met with General Joseph Aoun, the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces. Major General Smith offered his compliments to the LAF’s recent military success. General Smith also expressed his condolences to General Aoun for the fallen Lebanese Armed Forces ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 9 September, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: Military Assistance, Security, US-Lebanese Relations
The U.S. Embassy Beirut extends its deepest condolences to the people of Lebanon, particularly the families of the fallen Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) soldiers, kidnapped by ISIS, in August 2014. We also offer our sincere condolences for the soldiers who were killed in the line of duty during the “Fajr al-Jouroud” operation. Today, our flag ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
It is wonderful to be back in Lebanon and here up in Arsal. We deeply value the relationship with the Lebanese Armed Forces and the work they are doing to keep Lebanon safe, as we’re seeing here today. I had good visits yesterday and this morning with President (Michel) Aoun, and with Prime Minister (Saad) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Military Assistance, Security, US-Lebanese Relations
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Joseph L. Votel is visiting Lebanon on June 6 to meet with Lebanese Armed Forces and government leaders to discuss key security issues. General Votel will reaffirm the U.S. government’s commitment to the Lebanese-American partnership to counter the threat of terrorism and support the Lebanese Armed Forces in their capacity ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Military Assistance, Security, US-Lebanese Relations
Class of 2017 graduates, parents, ACS faculty and staff. ACS head of school Dr. Greg MacGilpin, Jr, Your Excellency Prime Minister Hariri, Distinguished guests. I am honored to be with you today to mark such a joyous occasion. Congratulations to all the Graduates. Today’s ceremony is the culmination of everything you have achieved as ACS ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 28 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Education, Universities, US-Lebanese Relations, Youth
On behalf of the United States, Ambassador Elizabeth Richard today presented over 1000 machine guns to the Lebanese Armed Forces as part of the LAF’s ongoing efforts to improve border security. The equipment includes 800 heavy machine guns and another 320 crew-served weapons, adding to battle-tested equipment already in the hands of the LAF. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 5 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
A delegation headed by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) concluded a one-day visit to Lebanon today. During the visit, the delegation met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun to discuss the close relationship and security cooperation between the United States and Lebanon. The delegation also visited the Bekaa Valley, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 22 April, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, Press Releases | Tags: Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
In a demonstration of our enduring friendship and important bilateral partnership, today, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard broke ground on the new U.S. Embassy compound in Beirut, Lebanon. In her remarks at the ceremony, Ambassador Richard said: “Breaking ground today on our New Embassy Compound is a strong message to the Lebanese people that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee (HAC), led a Congressional delegation visit to Lebanon on April 13-15. Representative Frelinghuysen was joined by fellow HAC member, Representative Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD). During the visit, the delegation met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri, Minister of Defense Yaacoub Sarraf, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 18 April, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Military Assistance, Universities, US-Lebanese Relations
Representative Harold Rogers (R-KY) led a delegation of six Congressmen including Representatives David Price (D-NC), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), David Joyce (R-OH), and Evan Jenkins (R-WV) to visit Lebanon on April 12. The delegation met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Joseph Awn during their visit and discussed the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 12 April, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) led a delegation of five senators including Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), James Lankford (R-OK), and Tom Cotton (R-AR) on a visit to Lebanon from March 17 to March 18. The delegation met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri during their visit and discussed the close relationship and security cooperation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 18 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth H. Richard participated today in a ceremony to celebrate the delivery of approximately $1 million dollars’ worth of equipment to the Internal Security Forces (ISF), highlighting U.S. commitment to Lebanon’s state institutions. Ambassador Richard said the U.S. is proud to deliver this much needed equipment and reiterated America’s partnership with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 9 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Assistance, Security, US-Lebanese Relations
Reports of new countries being added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are false. No new countries have been added, and Lebanon is not currently part of the Visa Waiver Program. The U.S. embassy warns against opening any emails, opening links or emails, or responding to any email or announcement purporting to have information ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 17 February, 2017 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations, Visas
Acting Assistant Secretary for Political Military Affairs Tina Kaidanow concluded a one-day visit to Lebanon on January 25. Her visit came as the United States continued its support for the Lebanese Armed Forces, including the delivery on Monday of an additional $3.2 million in equipment for ground troops. Ambassador Kaidanow met with a range of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 26 January, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut is sponsoring a leadership and management training seminar for 19 high-ranking Lebanese police officials. The January 16-27 training will be conducted by the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute, as part of the U.S. government’s efforts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Assistance, Security, US-Lebanese Relations
Today, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard participated in a ceremony to celebrate the delivery of an armed Cessna aircraft to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), highlighting the U.S. commitment to Lebanon’s security. Ambassador Richard said the U.S. is proud to deliver this Cessna, the third in the LAF air force, and she reaffirmed the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 19 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Military Assistance, US-Lebanese Relations
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard today welcomed the formation of a new government in Lebanon. “I want to personally congratulate Prime Minister Hariri and commend him on forming a government,” Ambassador Richard said. “We look forward to working with him and his government. The Lebanese people are facing many challenges, and they now have a government that can get to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 19 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Richard, US-Lebanese Relations
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne W. Patterson traveled to the Bekaa Valley today. She visited a UNHCR Informal Tented Settlement on the outskirts of Zahle, highlighting U.S. humanitarian assistance to Lebanon and Syrian refugees. While there, she met with Syrian refugees, toured U.S. assistance projects, and received a briefing about ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Assistance, Economy, Refugee, US-Lebanese Relations
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne W. Patterson continued her visit to Lebanon today. While in Lebanon, she has met with President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Caretaker Prime Minister Tammam Salam, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gebran Bassil, and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Jean Kahwagi. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, Press Releases | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne W. Patterson arrived in Lebanon today. She will meet with a range of Lebanese officials to discuss security, humanitarian, political, and economic issues and underscore U.S. support for the Lebanese people and institutions.
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By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations
