UN Direct

Upset in Tehran: The SG spoke at the NAM Summit in Tehran today, expressing grave concern over the situation in Syria and Iran’s nuclear program.

Brahimi in NY: The SG met with the new Joint Representative for Syria, Algerian diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi, on Friday in New York, ensuring him that he has the full support of the international community for this important task.

Lebanon: In a SC briefing today, the UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Robert Watkins, warned that the recent security incidents in the country, including kidnappings and armed clashes, threaten the Government’s efforts to promote peace and development in the country.

SG Will Go to Tehran: Despite warnings from both Israel and the US not to attend, the SG will be going to Tehran, Iran from August 26-31 to take part in the 16th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

New Deputy Joint Envoy for Syria: Former Palestinian Authority official Nasser Al-Kidwa was appointed today as Deputy to the new Joint Special Representative of the UN and the League of Arab States.