Nawaf Salam

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Nawaf Salam born?December 15, 1953
2. Where was Nawaf Salam born?Lebanon
3. What is the current role?53rd Prime Minister of Lebanon (since February 8, 2025)
4. What is the previous judicial role?President of the International Court of Justice (2024-2025)
5. Who is Nawaf Salam?Nawaf Salam is a Lebanese lawyer and diplomat. He has worked for the United Nations and is now the Prime Minister of Lebanon.
6. What did he do at the United Nations?He was Lebanon’s ambassador to the UN. He served as President of the Security Council and Vice President of the General Assembly, helping discuss world peace.

Jurist: An individual deeply learned in the law, often serving as a judge or legal scholar with significant influence on legal interpretation.
International Court of Justice (ICJ): The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, responsible for adjudicating disputes between states and issuing advisory opinions on international legal issues.
Prime Minister: The head of government in a parliamentary system, typically leading the executive branch and responsible for policy implementation and national administration.
United Nations (UN): An intergovernmental organization aiming to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.