1. Adnan Mansour is a Lebanese diplomat, politician and the former minister of foreign affairs and emigrants.
11 Facts About Adnan Mansour
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Adnan Mansour obtained a bachelor's degree in administrative sciences and policies from St Joseph University in Beirut.
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Adnan Mansour holds a master's degree in political theory and a PhD in political science.
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Adnan Mansour began his career at the Foreign Ministry in 1974.
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Adnan Mansour worked as Lebanon's consul in various countries, including Australia, Sudan and Egypt.
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Adnan Mansour served as the Lebanese ambassador to Iran from 1999 to 2007.
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Adnan Mansour was appointed minister of foreign affairs and emigrants on 13 June 2011, replacing Ali Al Shami in the post.
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Adnan Mansour visited Libya in January 2012, the first visit by a Lebanese diplomat to the country in thirty years.
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Adnan Mansour has a pro-Syrian stance and is close to the Nabih Berri.
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In September 2012, after the negative remarks of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah about the movie Innocence of Muslims, Adnan Mansour argued that Arab foreign ministers should meet to denounce the movie.
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Adnan Mansour's remarks were criticized by Lebanese politicians and cabinet members, including labor minister Salim Jreissati.