On 6 January 2019, a new Lebanese government was formed, headed by Prime Minister Saad Hariri.[1] The government took nine months to form, following extended negotiations with various political factions. It was a national unity cabinet, and was composed of 30 ministers.
Third Cabinet of Saad Hariri | |
|---|---|
Cabinet of Lebanon | |
Saad Hariri | |
| Date formed | 30 January 2019 |
| Date dissolved | 21 January 2020 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Michel Aoun |
| Head of government | Saad Hariri |
| Deputy head of government | Ghassan Hasbani |
| No. of ministers | 30 |
| Total no. of members | 30 |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Second Cabinet of Saad Hariri |
| Successor | Cabinet of Hassan Diab |
The government was forced to resign on 27 October 2019 following mass protests. It was replaced by the January 2020 government led by Hassan Diab.
Composition
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References
edit- ↑ "Lebanon Announces the Formation of a New Government After a 9-Month Deadlock". Time. Archived from the original on February 1, 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ↑ "Declaration of new Cabinet: 30 Ministers, 5 innovative Ministries".