Ali Qanso
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Ali
Khalil Qanso , or Kanso, was born in 1948 in Doueir
, Lebanon
. He is a pro-Syrian
Shiite Muslim. He received a degree in Arabic literature
from the Lebanese University
in 1969.
He was for the 2nd time head of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party
between August 5th 2005 and July 2008. He was Minister for Labour of Lebanon in the government of Rafiq Hariri between 2000 and 2003.
He again entered into government in July 2008
as Minister of State 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.
Ali (name)
Ali is a male Arabic name, derived from the Arabic root which literally means "high". It is a common name in Arabic countries and the rest of the Muslim world....
Khalil Qanso , or Kanso, was born in 1948 in Doueir
Doueir
Doueir , or Dweir, is a village of 7,500 inhabitants in Southern Lebanon near Nabatiyeh and north of the Litani River...
, Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. He is a pro-Syrian
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
Shiite Muslim. He received a degree in Arabic literature
Arabic literature
Arabic literature is the writing produced, both prose and poetry, by writers in the Arabic language. The Arabic word used for literature is adab which is derived from a meaning of etiquette, and implies politeness, culture and enrichment....
from the Lebanese University
Lebanese University
The Lebanese University is the only public institution for higher learning in Lebanon. Founded in 1951, it has 17 faculties as of 2006 and serves various cultural, religious, and social groups of students and teachers....
in 1969.
He was for the 2nd time head of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party
Syrian Social Nationalist Party
The Syrian Social Nationalist Party , is a secular nationalist political party in Lebanon and Syria. It advocates the establishment of a Syrian nation state spanning the Fertile Crescent, including present day Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, the Palestinian Territories, Israel, Cyprus, Kuwait,...
between August 5th 2005 and July 2008. He was Minister for Labour of Lebanon in the government of Rafiq Hariri between 2000 and 2003.
He again entered into government in July 2008
Lebanese government of July 2008
This is the list of the Lebanese government that was formed by Mr Fouad Siniora on July 11, 2008...
as Minister of State under Fouad Siniora
Fouad Siniora
Fuad Siniora is a Lebanese politician, a former Prime Minister of Lebanon, a position he held from 19 July 2005 to May 25, 2008 the date of the election of the new President of Lebanon; he was renominated to the post on 28 May 2008 and held the post as Acting President between those...
with the backing of Hezbollah as part of the March 8 Alliance
March 8 Alliance
The March 8 Alliance is a coalition of various political parties in Lebanon. It has been the ruling coalition since January 25, 2011 when the alliance managed to nominate Najib Mikati as the new prime minister.-History:...
, although his appointment caused controversy and was initially vetoed by Siniora.
External links
- Lebanon Who's Who
- Stumbling block - Who is Ali Kanso, the cabinet nominee causing a stir? Now Lebanon July 8, 2008
See also
- Greater SyriaGreater SyriaGreater Syria , also known simply as Syria, is a term that denotes a region in the Near East bordering the Eastern Mediterranean Sea or the Levant....
- Syrian presence in LebanonSyrian presence in LebanonThe Syrian occupation of Lebanon began in 1976 as a result of the civil war and ended in April 2005 in response to domestic and international pressure after the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafik Hariri.-Background:...
- Politics of LebanonPolitics of LebanonLebanon is a parliamentary republic within the overall framework of confessionalism, a form of consociationalism in which the highest offices are proportionately reserved for representatives from certain religious communities. The constitution grants the people the right to change their government...