Samir Mouqbel
Samir Mouqbel (Arabic: سمير مقبل) (b.1939)[1] is a Lebanese politician. He was the deputy prime minister and defense minister of Lebanon.
Samir Mouqbel | |
|---|---|
سمير مقبل | |
 Samir Mouqbel in April 2015 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon | |
| In office 13 June 2011 – 18 December 2016 | |
| President | Michel Suleiman Tammam Salam (Acting) Michel Aoun |
| Prime Minister | Najib Mikati Tammam Salam |
| Preceded by | Elias Murr |
| Succeeded by | Ghassan Hasbani |
| Minister of National Defence | |
| In office 15 February 2014 – 18 December 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Tammam Salam |
| Preceded by | Fayez Ghosn |
| Succeeded by | Yaacoub Sarraf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 November 1939 |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Independent |
Education
Mouqbel graduated from the American University of Beirut with a degree in civil engineering.[2]
Career
Mouqbel is a Greek Orthodox Christian Independent, and was Lebanon's first environment minister from 1992 to 1995.[2] He was appointed deputy to the prime minister Najib Mikati on 13 June 2011.[3][4] He was reappointed deputy prime minister in the cabinet led by Tammam Salam in February 2013.[5] He was also appointed defense minister, replacing Fayez Ghosn in the post.[5][6]
References
- http://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/139988/profile-deputy-pm-and-national-defense-minister-sa/en
- "Lineup of Mikati's 30". The Daily Star. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- "Lebanon's New Cabinet" (PDF). 13 June 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- "The New Lebanese Government" (PDF). Lebanese Information Center. July 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- "Lebanese cabinet formed after 10-month stalemate". Al Arabiya. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- Members of Lebanon's new government The Daily Star. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
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