U.N. Secretary General says more aid needed for crisis-hit Lebanon
The Hindu
The economic collapse in Lebanon has been described as one of the worst in the world in over 150 years
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on December 19 that the international community has not done enough to support Lebanon, grappling with a dire economic crisis and home to over 10 lakh Syrian refugees. The U.N. leader urged more support at the start of a three-day visit to the small Mediterranean country.
Mr. Guterres arrived on the high profile visit earlier on December 19, and spoke after his meeting with Lebanon's President Michel Aoun.
At the outset of his visit, Mr. Guterres said the visit will focus on supporting the people of the crisis-stricken country. But he pressed the political leadership to overcome their differences to find ways to resolve the crisis.
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