Election of the new President of the Lebanese Republic
HE President Michel Sleiman

On Sunday, May 25, 2008, General Michel Sleiman was elected and sworn in as the 12^th President of the Lebanese Republic.

After a long-standing crisis that polarized the Lebanese political spectrum, General Michel Slieman emerged as a consensus candidate, acceptable to all sides. His military achievements, as Commander-in-Chief of the army, entrusted him with the respect and confidence of all internal parties, the Arab countries and the international community. His election with a majority of 118 votes out of 127 and the attendance of his election by more than 50 foreign leaders reflect this international and nationwide support.

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Interview with Ambassador Antoine Chedid to the Washington Diplomat

In an interview to the Washington Diplomat, July 2008, Ambassador Chedid "This embassy represents all Lebanese people, regardless of their political affiliation."

After six months without a president, Lebanon finally got one: Michel Suleiman. And after a year without a credentialed ambassador in Washington, Lebanon finally has one of those too: Antoine Chedid.

It's no coincidence that Chedid — who has effectively headed the Lebanese Embassy here for one year — presented his credentials to President Bush on June 6, not even two weeks after Suleiman was sworn into office.

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Lebanese Ambassador Presents His Credentials
 

Ambassador Antoine Chedid presented his letter of credentials Friday, June 6, 2008 to President George W. Bush, in the White House. The Chedid family, wife Nicole and children, George, Rhea and Anthony accompanied the Ambassador in his visit to the Oval office.