First Cabinet of Khaled Chehab

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The first Cabinet of Khaled Chehab is the thirteenth government during the French mandate over Lebanon and the sixth during the era of the President of the Republic, Emile Eddé. The government was formed on March 21, 1938 and delivered the ministerial statement on March 25, then it won the acceptance of the House of Representatives with a majority of 41 votes against 14. 3 MPs did not participate, 4 were absent, and one abstained.[1] The government lasted until October 27, 1938.[1]

The first Cabinet of Khaled Chehab
Image Portfolio Minister Political affiliation Religious affiliation Governorate
Prime Minister Khaled Chehab   National Bloc Sunni South Governorate
Justice
National Defense Youssef Estephan   National Bloc Maronite North Governorate
Interior
Finance Camille Chamoun   Constitutional Bloc Maronite Mount Lebanon Governorate
Foreign Affairs Salim Takla   Constitutional Bloc Greek Catholic Mount Lebanon Governorate
Public Works
Education Khalil Kuseib   National Bloc Greek Orthodox Beirut
Economy
Agriculture Hikmat Jumblatt   National Bloc Druze Mount Lebanon Governorate
Public Health Ahmed Abdel Latif Asaad   Constitutional Bloc Shi'ite South Governorate
Telecommunications

Source: Legallaw[2]

Name Ministers
  National Bloc
4 / 7
  Constitutional Bloc
3 / 7

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "الوزارة الثالثة عشر". www.yabeyrouth.com. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  2. ^ "الدور التشريعي الرابع". www.legallaw.ul.edu.lb. Retrieved 2021-10-11.