Politicians and leaders from across Lebanon’s political divide praised former Prime Minister Salim Hoss, who was put to rest on Monday in a national funeral.
The five-time prime minister and veteran economist passed away on Sunday at the age of 94.
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri praised Hoss as one of the few great men “who contributed to the making of Lebanon’s modern history.”
“He was an Arab in his Arabism… and a Lebanese at heart.”
Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdallah Bou Habib wrote, “I knew him first when we were in disagreement in a dark era of Lebanon’s history… Today, we bid farewell to a state’s man of the highest caliber who never sought a privilege, or denied his convictions and the public interest.”
The caretaker Minister of Industry, George Bouchikian, said, “Lebanon misses the likes of Salim Hoss, a man of science and the rule of law.”
MP Tony Franjieh wrote on the X platform, “A man of moderation and transparency who hoped that the voice of dialogue and integrity will always prevail over the voices of intolerance and corruption.”
