Ghassan Salamé
Ghassan Salamé is a prominent Lebanese diplomat and academic, known for his expertise in international relations and conflict resolution. He has served in various capacities, including as the former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya. In the newly formed government of Nawaf Salam, he has been appointed as the Minister of Culture, where he is expected to contribute to the revival of Lebanon's cultural landscape amidst ongoing challenges.
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The country's culture minister told AFP on Friday that Israel had struck a medieval castle that overlooks the southern city of Nabatieh.
Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light
Kenya· 2026-05-29
Culture minister Ghassan Salame made numerous contacts with his counterparts worldwide to draw attention to the damage to archaeological sites in south Lebanon.
Iran gains concessions ‘not through talks but missiles’, says top negotiator – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
Ghassan Salamé announced that the partially collapsed grain silos would be included in a list of historical buildings.
Cinq ans après l’explosion du port de Beyrouth, le président libanais Joseph Aoun promet la justice
France· 2025-08-04
Ghassan Salamé, the Lebanese minister of culture, expressed concern over Ziad Rahbani's declining health.
Ziad Rahbani, musicien compositeur libanais de renom et fils de Faïrouz, est mort à l’âge de 69 ansFrance· 2025-07-26
Ghassan Salamé is a known personality included in the new Lebanese government.
Au Liban, un nouveau gouvernement, dirigé par Nawaf Salam, a été formé, après plusieurs semaines de difficiles tractationsFrance· 2025-02-10
Ghassan Salamé was appointed to culture in the new cabinet.
Au Liban, Nawaf Salam mise sur l’équilibre avec son nouveau gouvernementFrance· 2025-02-10
Ghassan Salamé is a former diplomat appointed to oversee culture in the new cabinet.
Au Liban, Nawaf Salam forme un gouvernement « de réforme et de salut »France· 2025-02-09