Ali Qanso
| Ali Kanso | |
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| President of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party | |
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In office 1996–2008 | |
| Minister of State | |
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Assumed office 2011 | |
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1948 Doueir, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Syrian Social Nationalist Party |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
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Ali Khalil Qanso, (Arabic: علي قانصوه), or Kanso, is a Lebanese politician and is minister of state in the cabinet of Najib Mikati.
Early life and education
Qanso was born into a Shiite family in 1948 in Doueir, Lebanon.[1] He received bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees in Arabic literature from Lebanese University.[1]
Political career
Qanso was Minister for Labour of Lebanon in the government of Rafiq Hariri from 2000 to 2003. He was for the 2nd time head of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party from 5 August 2005 to July 2008. He again entered into government in July 2008 as Minister of State[2] under Fouad Siniora with the backing of Hezbollah as part of the March 8 Alliance, although his appointment caused controversy and was initially vetoed by Siniora.[3]
Flag of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party
References
- 1 2 "Lebanon's Who's Who". Arab Gateway. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ↑ CIA World Factbook - Lebanon. Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. 7/25/2008
- ↑ Ibrahim, Alia (12 July 2008). "Lebanese Form National Unity Government". Washington Post. pp. A07. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
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| Preceded by Michel Moussa 1998-2000 |
Lebanon Ali Qanso, Minister of Labor, Lebanon 2000-2003 |
Succeeded by Assaad Hardan 2003-2004 |
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