Breaking news from Lebanon! 🇱🇧✨ Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, has just been appointed as Lebanon's new Prime Minister. 🎉
The announcement came on Monday when the Lebanese presidency revealed Salam's appointment in an official statement. Salam secured a whopping 84 out of 128 parliamentary votes during binding consultations with President Joseph Aoun. Talk about a landslide! 🗳️🔥
President Aoun has summoned Salam to take on the role, but here's the twist—Salam is currently abroad! 🌍✈️ He's set to return on Tuesday to officially begin his new journey leading the country.
In Lebanon's political scene, roles are traditionally divided along religious lines: the Prime Minister is a Sunni Muslim, the President is a Maronite Christian, and the Parliamentary Speaker is a Shiite Muslim. Salam fits right into this tradition as a Sunni Muslim, hailing from a prominent political family. 🕌👑
Born in 1953, Salam's political roots run deep. His uncle, Saeb Salam, served as Prime Minister multiple times before the civil war (1975-1990), and his cousin, Tammam Salam, held the same position from 2014 to 2016. Seems like leadership runs in the family! 👥💼
But Salam isn't just about family legacy—he's got the creds to back it up! 💡🎓 He holds a master's degree in law from Harvard University and two doctorates in history and political science from the Sorbonne University. Plus, he served as Lebanon's ambassador to the United Nations from 2007 to 2017. Talk about an impressive résumé! 📚🌟
Salam steps into leadership as Lebanon is emerging from a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The country faces huge challenges ahead, including rebuilding and tackling deep economic woes. It's a tough road, but with Salam at the helm, hope is in the air! 🙌💪
Stay tuned for more updates as Salam returns to Lebanon and begins forming a new government. The journey towards rebuilding and growth is just beginning! 🌱✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
