Nawaf Salam

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Salam explicitly stated his intent to avoid exclusion and promote unity across the political spectrum especially since Hezbollah's parliamentary leader Mohammad Raad stated that Hezbollah "extended its hand" by helping to secure Aoun's election only to find the "hand cut off" accusing the opposition of fragmentation and exclusion from power in Lebanon. [35] He also pledged to extend the authority of the Lebanese state across its entire territory, aligning with the full implementation of U.N. Resolution 1701. [36] He vowed to reopen the investigations of the Beirut port explosion and proposed engaging with international partners. [36] [37] On 16 January 2025, it was announced that the investigation of the Beirut port explosion has resumed. [38]

Salam's cabinet was confirmed by President Joseph Aoun on 8 February 2025. [39]

Salam emphasized In his inaugural televised interview the need for comprehensive reforms in order to restore citizens' trust in the Lebanese state. He highlighted the importance of restructuring the banking sector to attract investments and safeguard deposits, asserting that a robust banking system is essential for economic growth. Salam also called for serious efforts toward establishing an independent judiciary, stating that without it, there can be no protection for freedoms, guarantee of rights, or encouragement of investments. He underscored that judicial independence is the cornerstone of both financial and political reforms. Additionally, Salam advocated for the full implementation of the Taif Agreement, particularly administrative decentralization, warning that delays have exacerbated national crises. He reaffirmed his commitment to implementing U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, emphasizing the state's exclusive authority over weapons and security matters. Addressing the financial crisis, Salam rejected any solutions that would involve writing off citizens' deposits, emphasizing the need to protect depositors' rights. He concluded by expressing his intent to engage with international partners to support Lebanon's reform and recovery efforts. [40] On 26 February, Salam's government won a confidence vote in parliament. [41]

Personal life

Salam is married to Sahar Baassiri, columnist and Lebanon's Ambassador to UNESCO as of January 2018. [42] He has two sons, Abdallah and Marwan. [43] The Associated Press describes him as "a member of a prominent Sunni Muslim family from Beirut." [44] Under the National Pact, the prime minister of Lebanon is always selected from the Sunni community. [45]

Decorations

Salam was awarded in 2012 the French Legion of Honour (Légion d'honneur) at the rank of Officer (Officier) by President Nicolas Sarkozy. [46] [47]

Notable publications

Salam has written books and articles on political and constitutional reform, electoral law reform, overcoming sectarianism, and fighting corruption and promoting accountability through strengthening the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law. He has also written on the question of citizenship and civil society in the Arab world as well as on the development of international law. [48]

Books and booklets

  • Editor and Contributor: Lebanon in the Security Council, 2010-2011 (in Arabic), Dar Al Saqi, Beirut, 2013 ISBN   978-1-85516-970-8 [49]
  • Editor and Contributor: Le Moyen-Orient à l'Epreuve de l'Irak, Actes-Sud/Sindbad, Paris, 2005. ISBN   2-7427-5249-8 [50]
  • Editor and Contributor: Options for Lebanon, I.B.Tauris, London and New York, 2004. ISBN   1-85043-928-1 (Arabic version published by Dar An-Nahar ISBN   9953-10-003-9). [51]
  • Co-editor with Theodor Hanf and Contributor: Lebanon in Limbo, Nomos, Baden-Baden, 2003. ISBN   3-8329-0310-0 [52]
  • Co-editor with Fares Sassine, Lebanon. A Century in Pictures (Trilingual English-French-Arabic), Dar An-Nahar, Beirut, 2003. ISBN   2-84289-286-0 [53]
  • Civil Society in the Arab World: The Historical and Political Dimensions, Islamic Legal Studies Program, Harvard Law School, Occasional Publications, Cambridge, 2002. ISBN   0-88086-050-2 [54]
  • La condition libanaise. Communautés, citoyen, Etat; suivi de: La citoyenneté en pays d'Islam. Dar An-Nahar, Beirut, 1998. (2nd ed. 2001). ISBN   2-84289-099-X [55]
  • Mythes et Politiques au Liban. Trois Essais, Fiches du Monde Arabe, Beirut, 1987. [56]
  • Prospects for Lebanon. An Essay on Political Opportunities and Constraints, C.L.S., Oxford, 1987. ISBN   1-870552-06-7

References

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Nawaf Salam
نوّاف سلام
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Salam in 2025
53rd Prime Minister of Lebanon
Incumbent
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8 February 2025
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