ريم العبالي رادوفان

Sustainable peace in Lebanon requires stability, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the state providing security and basic services to people.

I came to Lebanon because your country stands at an important crossroads. After months of conflict in the south, after the great destruction and ongoing internal displacement, your country has reached the utmost limit of its ability to endure. The economic and financial crisis has placed a heavy burden on the state and society. The direction in which Lebanon will develop is now being determined. I came here to see for myself a clear picture of what is happening on the ground, of people's situation, of the consequences of the military confrontations in the south, and also of the reforms. But most importantly, I came here to say clearly: Germany supports the reform approach, building effective state institutions, and establishing conditions for a better life for the people of this country, especially those most affected by the crisis.