11 Facts About Fawzi Salloukh

Fawzi Salloukh was born on 1931 and is a Lebanese politician, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 19 July 2005 to 2009.

Fawzi Salloukh graduated from the American University of Beirut in 1954 with a diploma in political Science.

Fawzi Salloukh is a Lebanese career diplomat who served as ambassador to Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Algeria, Austria, and Belgium.

Fawzi Salloukh served as Lebanon's ambassador to the European Union.

Fawzi Salloukh retired after his tenure as ambassador to Belgium.

Fawzi Salloukh was proposed by Hizbollah to this post when Hizbollah's own candidates for the post were not accepted due to international pressure.

Fawzi Salloukh was a moderate figure, and the Amal movement endorsed his appointment.

Fawzi Salloukh resigned from office with other four Shiite ministers in November 2006.

Fawzi Salloukh was again appointed to the same post in the cabinet headed by Fouad Siniora in July 2008.

Fawzi Salloukh's tenure lasted until 2009, and he was succeeded by Ali Shami.

Fawzi Salloukh is married to Hind Basma and has three children.