U.N. Chief Urges Lebanese Leaders to 'Work Together'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Lebanon’s political leaders to “work together to implement reforms,” in tweets that follow his official visit to Lebanon. work together to implement reforms

“It has been an honour to visit Lebanon once again - but it grieves me to see the people of this beautiful country suffering so much. Political leaders must work together to implement reforms that respond to the demands of the people & give hope for a better future,” Guterres said.

In another tweet, the U.N. chief said young people and civil society “must have every opportunity to play their full part as Lebanon strives to overcome its many challenges.”

“The people of Lebanon must be fully engaged in choosing how the country moves forward,” he added.

He also lamented that “women have a long history of leading peacebuilding initiatives in Lebanon, but continue to be vastly underrepresented in political life.”

“As I've told political leaders during my visit to the country, their voices must be heard & their proposals seriously considered,” he urged.