Eddie Obeid

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Eddie Obeid
Minister for Mineral Resources
In office
8 April 1999 2 April 2003
Political offices
Preceded by Minister for Fisheries
1999–2003
Succeeded byas Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries
Minister for Mineral Resources
1999–2003
Succeeded by