British Ambassador to Lebanon 🇬🇧🇱🇧 @ukinlebanon
Lebanon
Joined July 2014
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Hamish Cowell retweeted
Proud to visit 1st Intervention Regiment’s Tactical Operations and Intelligence Centre (TOIC) in Tripoli, meet outstanding @LebArmyOfficial staff and witness the tangible improvements in capability as a direct result of UK Integrated Security Fund support. @ukinlebanon
Hamish Cowell retweeted
Lebanon’s historic vote to abolish the death penalty is a welcome step forward. It underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening democratic values and fundamental freedoms.
I look forward to working with the Government of Lebanon as they continue vital reform efforts.
Today’s decision in the Lebanese Parliament to abolish the death penalty is historic.
Many congratulations to all who have worked over many years to bring this about.
Hamish Cowell retweeted
#Lebanon: FCDO has changed the areas of Lebanon where it advises against all travel or all but essential travel.
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Hamish Cowell retweeted
Applications for #Chevening Scholarships are now open!
If you’re a future leader who’s ready to influence positive change in areas of shared priority for your country and the UK, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Find out more: chevening.org/vision
Hamish Cowell retweeted
رسالة من السفير البريطاني في لبنان هايمش كاول في الذكرى السادسة الأليمة لانفجار مرفأ بيروت الذي خلّف مئات الضحايا وآلاف الجرحى في ٤ آب ٢٠٢٠.
#lebanon #beirutport #لبنان #انفجار_مرفأ_بيروت
Hamish Cowell retweeted
At today’s meeting with Lebanese Forces leader @DrSamirGeagea, the
🇪🇺🇨🇭🇳🇴 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 and 🇬🇧 continued our messaging.
Lebanon needs urgent financial reform now. Every party has a role to play. Every delay deepens the crisis. Every step forward brings recovery closer.
Hamish Cowell retweeted
With 🇪🇺🇨🇭🇳🇴🇨🇦🇦🇺, we continued our engagement with Lebanese leaders, meeting Speaker Berri and MP @Gebran_Bassil.
Our message remains clear: urgent financial reforms are essential for Lebanon’s recovery, and delays will only deepen economic challenges.
Hamish Cowell retweeted
Yesterday 🇬🇧joined 🇪🇺🇨🇭🇳🇴🇨🇦🇦🇺Ambassadors
meeting PM @nawafsalam on urgency of adopting & implementing vital financial reform legislation in line with IMF recommendations.
These reforms are vital to restoring confidence, unlocking international support & advancing 🇱🇧 recovery.
From the Grand Serail: @EUAmbLebanon delivers a message on urgent reforms. "That was the message we conveyed to PM @nawafsalam, and one we will deliver to other Lebanese authorities and political leaders.”
Hamish Cowell retweeted
We are proud of our colleague Ali Fakieh who was awarded an Honorary British Empire Medal for services to the British Embassy in Beirut.
Ali is one of our longest serving members of the British Embassy family with over 40 years of dedicated service. 🧵
Hamish Cowell retweeted
Deputy National Security Adviser Dame Barbara Woodward reaffirms UK’s commitment to 🇱🇧's security & sovereignty.
With 🇱🇧 officials she discussed strengthening state institutions, supporting the LAF & advancing diplomatic efforts toward lasting peace.
👉 gov.uk/government/news/uk-de…
Hamish Cowell retweeted
On #ArmedForcesDay Gen Rudolph Haykal departed UK after productive meetings with @UKCDS_MOD, @HFalconerMP, Commandant @RMASandhurst - a chance for UK to reaffirm its commitment to supporting @LebarmyOfficial at this very challenging time.
Hamish Cowell retweeted
Members of the UK Parliament’s @CommonsForeign visited Lebanon to assess the humanitarian, political and security challenges facing the country & wider region.
The visit focused on conflict impact, displacement, regional stability and support for civilian population across 🇱🇧.
Hamish Cowell retweeted
استقبل رئيس #مجلس_الوزراء الدكتور #نواف_سلام في السراي الكبير بعد ظهر اليوم وفدًا برلمانيًا بريطانيًا ضمّ رئيسة لجنة الشؤون الخارجية السيدة دام إيميلي ثورنبيري والنواب: ابتسام محمد، آلان جيميلي، وإدوارد موريلو، في حضور نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء الدكتور طارق متري والسفير البريطاني في #لبنان هاميش كاول.
وجرى خلال اللقاء عرضٌ للتطورات في لبنان والمنطقة.
وأعرب أعضاء الوفد عن تضامنهم مع لبنان، مؤكدين دعمهم لتثبيت وقف إطلاق النار، والانسحاب الإسرائيلي الكامل من الأراضي اللبنانية، وتحقيق حصرية السلاح بيد الدولة اللبنانية.
كما تناول البحث سبل تعزيز الدعم البريطاني للجيش اللبناني، واطّلع الوفد على أوجه التعاون القائم بين لبنان وسوريا في إطار احترام سيادة البلدين والعمل على تعزيز المصالح المشتركة بينهما.
#pcm
Hamish Cowell retweeted
الرئيس جوزاف عون مستقبلاً وفداً برلمانياً بريطانياً:
- نتطلع لاستمرار دعم بريطانيا للبنان وتأييدها في سعيه لابقاء الحضور الدولي في الجنوب بعد بدء انسحاب "اليونيفيل" مع مطلع العام 2027
- العمل قائم لتثبيت وقف اطلاق النار في الجنوب على ان يليه انسحاب القوات الإسرائيلية، وانتشار الجيش اللبناني وعودة الأهالي واطلاق الاسرى وبدء عملية الاعمار
- تحديد "المناطق النموذجية" لا يزال موضع بحث في انتظار موافقة الجانب الإسرائيلي عليها
- التفاوض في واشنطن مستمر ومنفصل عما صدر عن اجتماعات سويسرا الأسبوع الماضي بين الولايات المتحدة وايران بمتابعة قطرية وباكستانية
Hamish Cowell retweeted
The @CommonsForeign delegation met President Aoun, PM Salam, DPM Mitri, Speaker Berri, humanitarian partners and communities affected by conflict & displacement.
Discussions focused on Lebanon's long-term stability, the protection of civilians & mounting humanitarian needs.
Hamish Cowell retweeted
The Lebanese Armed Forces are the only legitimate military force in Lebanon.
I had a productive meeting with General Haykal and discussed the UK’s support for the LAF and support to them in deploying to southern Lebanon.
Hamish Cowell retweeted
Strengthening UK–Lebanon defence cooperation: Lebanese Army Commander @LebarmyOfficial General Rodolphe Haykal concludes his first visit to the UK, reinforcing cooperation on stability and security.
Link to Press Release ⤵️
gov.uk/government/news/leban…
Hamish Cowell retweeted
The Lebanese Red Cross are on the frontline, delivering in the most difficult conditions.
It was a privilege to hand over UK-funded ambulances to @RedCrossLebanon, delivered with @BritishRedCross. Their bravery is humbling and I pay tribute to staff who have lost their lives.
