Embassy of Lebanon in Austria

27/07/2026

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Lebanon in Vienna is pleased to introduce Mr. Antoine Hraiki, Deputy Chief of Mission and Alternate Permanent Representative.

We warmly welcome Mr. Hraiki to the Embassy and Permanent Mission and wish him every success in his new role as we continue our efforts to advance Lebanon's bilateral and multilateral engagement in Vienna.

17/07/2026

09/07/2026

It was an honour to welcome Mr. Omar Al-Rawi, Member of the Vienna Provincial Parliament and the Vienna City Council, and Chairman of the Committee for Urban Development, Mobility and Vienna Municipal Utilities, to the Embassy.

Our discussions focused on Vienna’s urban development priorities and on ways to strengthen cooperation in support of a city that continues to stand as a model of innovation, sustainability, diversity and quality of life.

08/07/2026

30/06/2026

More highlights from our Networking Breakfast on Countering Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling

30/06/2026

Opening remarks of H.E. Ambassador Cynthia Chidiac during the Women's Networking Breakfast Dialogue on Migrant Smuggling.

Together with Spain, Lebanon proudly co-chairs the UNOV/UNODC Group of Friends for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, advancing inclusive dialogue, women's leadership, and stronger international cooperation in combating transnational organized crime.

30/06/2026

This morning, the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations Office and International Organizations in Vienna and the Permanent Mission of Spain, in their capacity as Co-Chairs of the UNOV/UNODC Group of Friends for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, co-hosted the Women's Networking Breakfast Dialogue on Migrant Smuggling at the Vienna International Centre.

Held on the margins of the 13th Meeting of the UNTOC Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants, the dialogue brought together Member States, UN entities and practitioners to exchange experiences and explore gender-responsive approaches to addressing migrant smuggling, while promoting women's leadership and participation in policy-making and operational responses.

Lebanon remains committed to advancing gender equality and strengthening international cooperation to effectively address transnational organized crime.
Cynthia Chidiac

29/06/2026

The Permanent Missions of Lebanon and Spain, in their capacity as Co-Chairs of the UNOV/UNODC Group of Friends on Gender, are co-hosting a special event entitled "Women's Networking Breakfast Dialogue on Migrant Smuggling", to be held on the margins of the 13th meeting of the UNTOC Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants, at the Vienna International Centre

17/06/2026

The Permanent Mission of Lebanon in Vienna, in its capacity as Co-Chair of the UNODC Group of Friends on Gender together with Spain, represented by H.E. Ambassador María Sebastián de Erice, co-hosted an Ambassadorial Breakfast on "From Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images to Broader Criminal Justice Responses to Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women", attended by Dr. Monica Juma, Executive Director of UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of United Nations Vienna, Ambassadors, representatives, UNODC senior officials and experts.

H.E. Ambassador Cynthia Chidiac delivered opening remarks and participated in the interactive dialogue, highlighting the importance of strengthening victim-centered criminal justice responses, digital evidence capacities, international cooperation, and practical support to Member States in addressing technology-facilitated violence against women.

The event provided an opportunity to exchange views on emerging challenges, including the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, and to identify concrete avenues for enhanced cooperation and technical assistance.