Lebanon, represented by Brigadier General Imad Khreish, was elected president of the General Assembly of the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) for 2026–2028, according to reports by MTV Lebanon and Tayyar.org.
MTV Lebanon reported that Lebanon was also elected a member of the organisation's Executive Council for 2026–2030. It added that the election took place during the 27th session of the General Assembly, held in Geneva on 29 October 2026.
Position of the Directorate General of Civil Defence
MTV Lebanon quoted a statement from the Directorate General of Civil Defence that considers the election evidence of international confidence in Lebanon and in its civil defence expertise. According to the statement, the election strengthens Lebanon's presence and its role in shaping international directions. It also strengthens Lebanon's role in developing cooperation in civil protection, disaster management and emergency management.
About the organisation
According to MTV Lebanon, the organisation was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Geneva. It became an intergovernmental organisation whose constitution entered into force on 1 March 1972. It currently has 61 member states.
The same website reported that Lebanon joined the organisation on 1 March 1972.
What is known so far
The report on the presidency of the General Assembly is based on MTV Lebanon and Tayyar.org. Lebanon's election to the Executive Council, and the date and venue of the session, appeared in MTV Lebanon only. The available information does not include the number of votes or the names of the other candidates in the election. No independent source confirms the result apart from the statement of the Directorate General of Civil Defence.