Tarek Mitri (; born 16 September 1950) is a Lebanese university professor, independent politician and former government minister who is currently serving as the

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as of 8 February 2025.

Early life and education

Mitri was born on 16 September 1950. He has a

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. in political science from the University of Paris X.

Career

Dr. Tarek Mitri is the President o
St George University of Beirut
He was director of the Issam Fares Institute on Public Policy and International Affairs at the

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(2014–2019). He served as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (2012- 2014). From 2005 to 2011, he was member of four successive Lebanese governments as Minister of Environment, Administrative Reform, Culture, Information and acting Minister of Foreign Affairs. Previously, he worked in the

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and held various positions in ecumenical organizations, responsible of Christian-Muslim relations, intercultural and interreligious dialogue. He taught at the Université Saint Joseph, Balamand University, the

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and the American University of Beirut. He chairs the Boards of Nicolas Sursock Museum and the

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. He is a board member of the

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. He authored a number of books and articles on contemporary Arab issues, religion and politics, interreligious and intercultural dialogue. In January 2025, Al Jadeed TV reported he is to serve as Deputy Prime Minister in the new Lebanese government.

Views

Mitri states his role is more as an advocate for the intellectuals and the artists along with their freedom of expression and thought. He has also known to be a staunch advocate for Lebanese unity.

Books

* The War on Lebanon, The story of UNSC Resolution 1701, Arab Center for Research, 2022 * Les chemins rudes, deux ans en Libye, Dar Riad al Rayiss, 2015. * (تحرير، مع ساري حنفي)، الدولة العربية والقوية: المآلات بعد الإنتفاضات العربية، بيروت، الدار العربية للعلوم، 2019. * "Madinah Ala Jabal". Dar Annahar, Beirut. 2004 * سطور مستقيمة بأحرف متعرجة: عن المسيحيين الشرقيين وعلاقتهم بالمسلمين، دار النهار، بيروت، 2007 و2014 * In Gottes Namen? Religion und Politik in den USA, Lembeck, Frankfurt am Main, 2005. * Au nom de la Bible, au nom de l'Amérique. Labor et Fides. 2004. . * (Ed.) Religion Law and Society, A Christian-Muslim Discussion, WCC/KOK Pharos, Geneva/Amsterdam, 1995. * (Ed.) Religion and Human Rights, A Christian-Muslim Discussion, WCC, Geneva, 1997.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitri, Tarek 1950 births Living people Culture ministers of Lebanon Environment ministers of Lebanon Foreign ministers of Lebanon Information ministers of Lebanon Academic staff of Saint Joseph University American University of Beirut alumni University of Paris alumni Special Representatives of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Special Envoys of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Politicians from Tripoli, Lebanon Greek Orthodox Christians from Lebanon