Antoine Karam (Lebanese politician) explained

Antoine Karam (Lebanese politician) should not be confused with Antoine Karam (French Guianan politician).

Antoine Karam (ar|أنطوان كرم; born 1956) is a Maronite Lebanese politician who served as the minister of environment.

Early life and education

Karam was born in Hadath in 1956.^[1] He holds a medicine degree, which he received from the University of St. Joseph in 1985.^[1]

Career

Karam is a member of the Lebanese Forces, led by Samir Geagea, since its inception.^{[1] [2]} He is a member of party's executive committee.^[1]

Karam was appointed minister of environment to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on 11 July 2008.^{[3] [4]} He was part of the 14 March alliance in the cabinet. His tenure ended in November 2009, and he was replaced by Mohammad Naji Rahhal in the post.^[5]

Personal life

Karam is married to Danielle Mattar and has two children.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Meet the government. 11 March 2013. Now Lebanon. 11 July 2008. 6 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170906114718/https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/nowspecials/meet_the_government. dead.
2. News: Lebanese Forces Take Legal Action Against Wahab for Slander. 11 April 2013. 10 March 2013. Naharnet. 7 December 2008. https://archive.today/20130411104103/http://old.naharnet.com/domino/tn/Newsdesk.nsf/Story/D20A23523B51697CC22575170050F088?OpenDocument&PRINT. dead. Beirut.
3. News: Lebanon's new government lineup. 10 March 2013. Lebanonwire. 11 July 2008. Beirut. dead. 11 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130511101802/http://www.lebanonwire.com/0807MLN/08071117LW.asp.
4. News: The Christians' battle. 10 March 2013. Now Lebanon. 18 July 2008.
5. Web site: History. Ministry of Environment. 15 November 2023.
6. News: Profiles: Lebanon's new government . 11 March 2013. Lebanonwire. 12 July 2008 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130511134105/http://www.lebanonwire.com/0807MLN/08071201LW.asp . 11 May 2013.