Middle East
Curriculum Vitae
of
HE Mr Michel Bitar
Ambassador of Lebanon to Australia and New Zealand
Place and Date of Birth
Tripoli (Lebanon), 1946
Family Status
Married, 2 Children
Languages
Arabic, French, English
Education
MA in Economics - St. Joseph University in Beirut
Career
- Joined the Ministry in 1972
- 1973 - 1977 Secretary, Embassy of Lebanon in Canberra
- 1977 - 1980 Secretary / Counselor, Embassy of Lebanon in Tehran
- 1979 Promoted to the rank of Counselor
- 1980 - 1982 Counselor, Amman (Jordan)
- 1982 - 1983 Central Administration (Arab Affairs Division)
- 1983 Counselor - Deputy Permanent Representative, Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations - Geneva
- 1983 - 1987 Counselor - Deputy Permanent Representative, Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations - New York
- 1987 - 1990 Ambassador to Liberia
- 1990 - 1994 Director, Cipher Department, Central Administration
- 1994-1999 Ambassador to India
- Since 30.6.1999 Ambassador to Australia
- Since 02.6.2000 Ambassador to New Zealand
Hobbies
Classical and Soft Music; Collecting stamps; Reading
Sports
Horse riding; Swimming; Golf and tennis
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