15 Jul 2025 15:18 PM Choucair meets UN Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert
Discussions focused on regional and local developments, including the UN's role in supporting stability in Lebanon amid current political and security challenges.
The pair also addressed ongoing coordination between the United Nations and Lebanese authorities, particularly in relation to border management, humanitarian efforts, and the protection of civil peace.
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