# UNESCO chief reaffirms support for Lebanon, announces assistance

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- China News Service, 2026-08-21 01:08 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/news/politics/2026-08-21/detail-ihfimvaz1912783.shtml

> UNESCO has raised targeted aid for Lebanon’s emergency education response and recovery to $1.8 million. During his first official visit, Director-General Khaled El-Enany met Lebanese officials, announced $100,000 for emergency protection work at Tyre, and oversaw a cooperation memorandum extending through 2029.