Formation of Saad Hariri's first government in Lebanon after the 2008 Doha Agreement
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government, Lebanon, Saad Hariri, elections, ministers.Abstract
The Lebanese government, headed by Saad Hariri, was formed in 2009. The 71st government was announced, comprising 30 ministers: 15 from the majority, 10 from the opposition, and 5 from the President of the Republic. This was intended to maintain balance in the Lebanese political system, prevent the dominance of one party over another, and ensure that laws and decisions are not suspended without the consent of the other two parties, embodying the logic of partnership in governance. Despite its short lifespan, this government was considered a milestone in Lebanese political history and an important political experiment in modern Lebanon. It featured young ministers, limited female participation, and technocratic ministers. It carried with it great ambitions to restore political and economic stability. In its approach, the government sought to strengthen Lebanon's Arab and international role through an active presence at the United Nations and the Security Council, and the adoption of the administrative decentralization stipulated in the Taif Agreement. This was achieved by finding the best ways to reconcile local participation through elected councils enjoying financial and administrative independence, on the one hand, and the continued commitment of the central authority, on the other. It also sought to improve diplomatic relations, with visits abroad including to Saudi Arabia, Washington, Paris, and Damascus.
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