The Mayor of Kounin in the South of Lebanon Mr. Khalil Al-Dabak Visits the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, received the Mayor of Kounin in the South of Lebanon Mr. Khalil Al-Dabak, accompanied by a delegation from the Municipality, on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
Attendees were the Director of the Lebanon’s Office at the MECC Diakonia and Social Service Department Ms. Nina Hallak, and the Coordinator of the Diakonia Department in the South of Lebanon Ms. Sara Hasrouni.
During the visit, Mr. Al-Dabak expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Council, particularly to its Diakonia and Social Service Department – Lebanon’s Office, for the assistance it has provided to residents of the town of Kounin, as well as to families and individuals who were forced to flee the town, and to displaced people who sought refuge there amidst the current circumstances.
The visit comes within the framework of strengthening communication and cooperation, and expressing gratitude for the efforts undertaken by the Middle East Council of Churches to support the affected and displaced people, and to stand alongside local communities.
At the end of the visit, the Mayor of Kounin Mr. Khalil Al-Dabak presented to the Council a commemorative gift consisting of locally produced goods from the town of Kounin, as a token of appreciation, affection, and respect.