NNA - Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Al-Sayed,  received in her office at the ministry, British Embassy’s Chargé D'Affaires, Victoria Dunne; and an accompanying delegation.

Chargé D'Affaires Dunne briefed Minister Al-Sayed on the projects funded by Britain in Lebanon, particularly those supporting persons with disabilities, and expressed her country's desire to "continue providing support to the ministry."

Minister Al-Sayed, in turn, presented the Ministry's priorities regarding social protection and appreciated "British support to Lebanon in this regard."

Separately, Minister Al-Sayed received Swiss Ambassador to Lebanon, Marion Weichelt, accompanied by the Head of Cooperation at the Embassy, ​​Katharina Haberli.

Ambassador Weichelt congratulated Al-Sayed on assuming her ministerial duties, and on the ministerial statement that accorded special importance to social protection.

The Swiss Ambassador also briefed Minister Al-Sayed on the programmes supported by her country in Lebanon, particularly within the framework of child protection, which is a priority for the Ministry.

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