Salim Al-Huss
Lebanese Prime Minister, 34th officeholder
Born
1929
96 years ago
Died
August 25th, 2024
1 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Lebanon
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Served as the 34th Prime Minister of Lebanon. Took office during a challenging political period marked by economic issues and regional instability. Engaged in diplomatic efforts to address national crises and worked towards governance reforms. His tenure focused on addressing infrastructural challenges and promoting public sector efficiency.
Served as Prime Minister during a critical period in Lebanon's history
Worked to implement governance reforms
Addressed national economic issues
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