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16th batch of Chinese peacekeeping force is sent to Lebanon (Linked to Record ID#41114)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Lebanon |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2017 |
| End Date | Jun 27, 2030 |
| Duration | 4,925 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 66366 |
Grant Description
On May 22, 2017, China sent the 16th batch of peacekeeping troops to Lebanon for a one-year mission period. This mission ended officially at the next rotation ceremony on May 22nd, 2018. This group consisted of 180 multi-function military engineers, 200 construction engineers and 30 medical workers.
An additional 210 officers and soldiers were scheduled to set off on May 25, 2017.
China has sent United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNFIL) peacekeeping forces to Lebanon every year from 2006 to 2020.
The program was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 on June 30, 2020, but reinstated in August 2020 to respond to the Beirut explosion. See Record ID#41114 for the umbrella project.
For individual project descriptions, see these projects: 1st batch: #67581; 2nd batch: #67578; 3rd batch: #67580; 4th batch #71863; 5th batch #71869; 6th batch: #41110; 7th batch: #67582; 8th batch: #67584; 9th batch: #67587; 10th batch: #67588; 11th batch: #67579; 12 batch: #71901; 13th batch: #67589; 14th batch: #72070; 15th batch: #72071; 16th batch: #66366; 17th batch: #67576; 18th batch: #67574; 19th batch: #72082.
Sources & References
- Wang Kejian
- Ambassador to Lebanon, attends the ceremony of the rotation and transfer of Chinese peacekeeping forces in Lebanon
- Beirut
- Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon
- Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon awarded UN medal, 200 Chinese peacekeepers set off for Lebanon mission Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Government of Lebanon
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