Greece, remaining consistent in its role as a pillar of stability and solidarity in the Eastern Mediterranean, expresses its practical support for the Government and the friendly people of Lebanon.
Responding promptly to the current humanitarian crisis and the Flash Appeal of the United Nations Secretary-General, Greece is completing an initial round of humanitarian and development assistance, through Hellenic Aid of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Greek contribution is structured around three main pillars:
1. Financial Support via the UN. Greece has allocated the amount of 300,000 euros as an emergency financial contribution to the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This contribution ensures the immediate funding of field operations to provide relief to those affected.
2. Strengthening Lebanon’s Health Sector. In close cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), Greece is providing 500,000 euros to support the Lebanese healthcare system. This funding concerns the implementation of the targeted program “Life-Saving and Limb-Saving Hospitalization”, which will cover the hospitalization needs of vulnerable patients for one year, as well as the procurement of essential medical equipment.
3. Provision of Humanitarian Aid. A first transport and delivery of 3 tons of humanitarian aid to Beirut was successfully completed, on 21 April 2026, in cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense. The cargo, which includes medical supplies, food, water, and essential relief items (including blankets), was transported by a C-130 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Rafic Hariri International Airport. The aid was officially handed by the Embassy to the Ministry of Social Affairs of Lebanon and the High Relief Committee, in order to be distributed to the most vulnerable.
Through these actions, Greece reaffirms its commitment to defending human dignity and supporting neighboring countries in times of crisis, actively contributing to international humanitarian relief efforts.