Asaad Hardan, Marjeyoun-Hasbaya
MP,
Former Minister of Labor
Place and Date of Birth: Born in Rachaya al Fukhar, south
Lebanon, on July 31, 1951.
Sect: Greek Orthodox
Marital status: Married to Marlene Khneiser with three children,
Fredrika, Fidaa and Halim.
Education: Graduate of the Lebanese
University.
Professional Background: Member of the Syrian
National Socialist Party since 1968. Held a number of Party posts, leading among which was
Secretary of Defense (1980-1984).
Current Political Status:
Minsiter of Labor, Parliament Member.
Political Career: Elected deputy in October 1992, reelected in 1996 and
2000. Minister of State in Omar Karami government (December 24,1990 - October 31,1992).
Minister of Labor in Rafic Hariri's second government (May 25, 1995 - Novemebr 6, 1996).
Minister of Labor in Hariri third government (Novemver 7, 1996-December 3, 1998). Minister
of Labor in Hariri's fifth Government (April 17, 2003 - October 26, 2004).
Contact Information: Chamber of Deputies, Place de L'Etoile, Parliament
Building, Beirut, Lebanon. Tel: Residence: 961 (1) 351785 - 961 (4) 295400. Office: 961
(1) 743544 - 961 (1) 743545
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