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LBCI
13-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon's Ministry of Youth and Sports: Handover ceremony and future plans
A handover ceremony took place at the Ministry of Youth and Sports between former Minister Georges Kallas and newly appointed Minister Nora Bayrakdarian. Kallas highlighted the significance of the "together for rescue" government, led by Najib Mikati, in adopting the national youth strategy, which serves as Lebanon's national youth policy action plan. He emphasized that the strategy represents Lebanon's vision for the future, aiming to bridge gaps between Lebanese and Arab youth communities. He thanked the ministry's staff for their efforts in creating this strategic framework, noting the contributions of the parliamentary Youth and Sports Committee. Despite challenges, Kallas also acknowledged Lebanon's success in sports, driven by the country's clubs and federations. He pointed out that, during his tenure, financial resources were limited, making it difficult to provide the necessary support for clubs and associations. Minister Bayrakdarian outlined her ministry vision, which covers youth and sports. She shared plans to develop a "national youth and sports strategy for Lebanon," focusing on building diplomatic ties through sports, both internationally and domestically. She emphasized the role of sports diplomacy in fostering international cooperation and promoting national unity, particularly through activities that build bridges between Lebanon's different sects. She also spoke about her goals to strengthen Lebanon's sports achievements and create opportunities for collaboration with the Lebanese Army in organizing joint activities. Bayrakdarian emphasized her commitment to supporting and developing sports at all levels, with a particular focus on university students. Bayrakdarian concluded by assuring that she would work towards creating a national strategy with input from both youth and athletes, ensuring their active participation in shaping Lebanon's future sports policies.
The 961
11-02-2025
- Politics
- The 961
Who is Nora Bayrakdarian, Lebanon's New Minister of Youth and Sports
Nora Bayrakdarian is a distinguished academic in the field of International Relations, currently serving as a professor and chair of the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the Lebanese University. She is also a member of the Scientific Council for the Ph.D. program in Law, Political Science, Administrative Science, and Economics. Additionally, she is a lecturer at the American University of Beirut and holds the position of chair of the Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Lebanese Economic, Social, and Environmental Council, where she is serving her second term. Bayrakdarian began her academic journey at the Lebanese University, excelling both in her undergraduate and graduate studies. She was awarded a prestigious scholarship from the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) due to her academic excellence and wrote a thesis focusing on Drug Control Management, achieving top honors. She continued her studies at the Sorbonne University in Paris, where she earned a Ph.D. in International Relations with distinction. Throughout her career, Bayrakdarian has held several academic positions, starting as a teaching assistant and later as a full professor at the Lebanese University, eventually becoming the head of the Department of International Relations. She has also lectured at prominent universities, such as Saint Joseph University, the University of the Holy Spirit, and the Universite La Sagesse, and has supervised a Master's program in Peace Studies in collaboration with renowned Italian universities. In addition to her academic roles, Bayrakdarian has shared her expertise with the Lebanese Military Academy.
