Lebanese MPs Nominate Nawaf Salam as Prime Minister

During today’s parliamentary consultations with newly-elected president Joseph Aoun, Lebanese MPs have officially nominated judge and diplomat Nawaf Salam as the country’s next Prime Minister. Salam, who was considered multiple times as a candidate for Prime Minister back in 2019, secured 68 votes for his nomination.

Back in February of 2024, he was elected President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He has served as an ICJ member since 2018, contributing to significant rulings in international law.

He served as the vice-president of the 67th session of the UN General Assembly from September 2012 to September 2013. Later, he became its president in July 2013.

Also known for his academic background, Salam lectured at renowned institutions like the American University of Beirut, Sorbonne, and Harvard.

We hope that this is a step in the right direction towards a more positive future for Lebanon.

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