Youssef Rajji
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Youssef Rajji is a Lebanese diplomat currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in the government formed under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on February 8, 2025.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Born on November 20, 1962, in Beirut, Rajji pursued higher education in political science and communication. He holds a Master's degree in Political and Administrative Sciences from Saint Joseph University in Beirut and a specialized degree in Media and Political Communication from the French Institute of Journalism at the Second University of Paris. He is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.
Diplomatic career
[edit]Rajji joined the Lebanese diplomatic corps in 1992 and has held various positions:
- 1995–1999: Served at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., handling political affairs.
- 1999–2002: Deputy Head of Mission at the Lebanese Embassy in Brussels, responsible for political affairs related to Belgium and the European Union.
- 2004–2005: Deputy Head of the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva.
- 2005–2017: Held various roles at the Lebanese Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, including Acting Chargé d’Affaires during multiple periods.
- 2017–2022: Director of Inspection at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in Beirut.
- 2022–2025: Appointed as Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Appointment as Foreign Minister
[edit]In February 2025, Rajji was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants. His appointment has been acknowledged by international counterparts, including congratulatory messages from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union's High Representative, Kaja Kallas.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ The New Arab Staff. "New Lebanon cabinet announced as PM vows to implement reforms". The New Arab. Archived from the original on 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
- ^ Mostafa, Amr. "Lebanon's PM packs cabinet with heavy hitters from business and finance world". The National. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
- ^ "Who Are the Ministers in Nawaf Salam's Government?". This is Beirut. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
- ^ "Statement by the High Representative Kaja Kallas on the formation of a new government in Lebanon | EEAS". www.eeas.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-02-10.