Maurice Sleem (born in

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, Lebanon, on February 5, 1954) is a Lebanese politician. He has been the Minister of National Defense since September 10, 2021 (the formation of the government of Prime Minister

Najib Mikati Najib Azmi Mikati ( ar, نجيب عزمي ميقاتي; born 24 November 1955) is a Lebanese politician and businessman, and three-time Prime Minister of Lebanon whose current term began in September 2021. He also serves as the acting President ...

). He is a Brigadier General in the

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(retired). During his 40-year career, he held key posts and staff assignments in Army operational Units. He also worked at the Lebanese Presidency for many years. He retired from the Army in 2012.

Decorations and medals

* Lebanese Order of Merit 3rd Grade. * Lebanese Order of Merit 2nd Grade. * Lebanese Order of Merit 1st Grade. *

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Knight Grade. * National Order of the Cedar Officer Grade. * National Order of the Cedar Commander Grade. * War Order (4). * Order of the “Dawn of the South”. * Order of Battle Wounded / Purple Heart. * Order of National Unity. * Military Valor Order. * Order of Fight against Terrorism.

References

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