# Salim Al-Huss

_Lebanese statesman (1929–2024)_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/people/salim-al-huss
Last updated: 2026-10-12

> Salim Ahmad al-Huss, also spelled Selim El-Hoss, was a Lebanese economist and politician who served as the prime minister of Lebanon and a longtime Member of Parliament representing his hometown, Beirut. He was known as a technocrat.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 December 1929 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Beirut ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P19))
- **Died:** 25 August 2024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P570))
- **Place of death:** Beirut ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Lebanon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; diplomat; politician; university teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P102))
- **Education:** American University of Beirut; International College, Beirut; Indiana University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Lebanon (6 December 1998 – 23 October 2000); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon (4 December 1998 – 26 October 2000); Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (15 September 1996 – 3 September 2000); Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (16 October 1992 – 15 October 1996); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon (25 November 1989 – 24 December 1990); acting president (22 November 1989 – 24 November 1989); acting president (22 September 1988 – 5 November 1989); Prime Minister of Lebanon (2 June 1987 – 24 December 1990); Minister of Education (30 April 1984 – 22 September 1988); Minister of Economy and Trade (9 December 1976 – 16 July 1979); Minister of Information of Lebanon (9 December 1976 – 16 July 1979); Prime Minister of Lebanon (8 December 1976 – 20 July 1980) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707#P39))

## Questions

**When was Salim Al-Huss born?**  
Salim Al-Huss was born on 20 December 1929 in Beirut.

**What positions has Salim Al-Huss held?**  
Positions held by Salim Al-Huss include: Prime Minister of Lebanon (1998–2000); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon (1998–2000); Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (1996–2000); Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (1992–1996); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon (1989–1990).

**Where did Salim Al-Huss study?**  
Salim Al-Huss was educated at American University of Beirut, International College, Beirut, Indiana University.

## Related

- [Michel Aoun](https://diginpl.com/people/michel-aoun)
- [Rafic Hariri](https://diginpl.com/people/rafic-hariri)
- [Saad Hariri](https://diginpl.com/people/saad-hariri)
- [Najib Mikati](https://diginpl.com/people/najib-mikati)
- [Hassan Diab](https://diginpl.com/people/hassan-diab)
- [Fouad Siniora](https://diginpl.com/people/fouad-siniora)
- [Alfred Naqqache](https://diginpl.com/people/alfred-naqqache)
- [Camille Chamoun](https://diginpl.com/people/camille-chamoun)
- [Bechara El Khoury](https://diginpl.com/people/bechara-el-khoury)
- [Takieddin el-Solh](https://diginpl.com/people/takieddin-el-solh)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Salim Al-Huss](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salim_Al-Huss) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2094707](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094707) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Salim el-Hoss Axis for Peace 2005-11-17.jpg by Réseau Voltaire (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Salim_el-Hoss_Axis_for_Peace_2005-11-17.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Salim Al-Huss, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Salim el-Hoss Axis for Peace 2005-11-17.jpg — Réseau Voltaire, CC BY-SA 3.0.

## Cite this page

"Salim Al-Huss". DigiNepal. Last updated 12 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/salim-al-huss. Retrieved 7 November 2026.