Ali Hassan Khalil
Ali Hassan Khalil (Arabic: علي حسن خليل; born 15 July 1964) is a Lebanese politician, Member of Parliament, and former Minister of Finance.[1]
Ali Hassan Khalil | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 15 February 2014 – 20 January 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Tammam Salam Saad Hariri |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Safadi |
| Succeeded by | Ghazi Wazni |
| Minister of Public Health | |
| In office 13 June 2011 – 15 February 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Najib Mikati |
| Succeeded by | Wael Abou Faour |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1964 Khiam, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Amal movement |
| Spouse(s) | Samia Saleh |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Lebanese University |
Career
Khalil who studied Law at the Lebanese University,[2] is a member of parliament representing the Marjeyoun/Hasbaya district. He ran successfully in 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009, and 2018. He is part of the Amal Movement led by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri which is part of the ruling coalition. He is a senior aide to Berri.[3]
Khalil was appointed minister of public health in the cabinet of Najib Mikati on 13 June 2011.[4] Khalil's term ended when he was appointed minister of finance, replacing Mohammad Safadi in the post.[5]
He was appointed minister of finance on three occasions: February 2014 under PM Tammam Salam, December 2016 and January 2020 under PM Saad Hariri.
References
- "Former Ministers". 18 December 2019. Archived from the original on 18 December 2019.
- Agency, National News. "Biography of State Minister for Financial Affairs Ali Hassan Khalil". National News Agency.
- "Lebanese official sees imminent deal to end crisis". The Star. Reuters. 21 May 2008. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- "Ali Hassan Khalil". Beirut. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- "Lebanon announces new government after ten month political deadlock". Euronews. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2014.