List of ambassadors of Spain to Lebanon

The Ambassador of Spain to Lebanon is the Kingdom of Spain's foremost diplomatic representative in the Republic of Lebanon.

Ambassador of Spain to the Republic of Lebanon

Coat of Arms of Spain
since 15 March 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
StyleHis Excellency
NominatorMinister of Foreign Affairs
AppointerHis Royal Majesty King Felipe VI
DeputyDeputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Spain to Lebanon

History

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The ambassador is appointed to the Council of Ministers, they direct the work of all the offices that depend on the embassy, based in the city of Beirut. Likewise, it informs the Spanish Government about the evolution of events in Lebanon, negotiates on behalf of Spain, can sign or ratify agreements, observes the development of bilateral relations in all fields and ensures the protection of Spanish interests and its citizens in Lebanon.

The current ambassador is Jesús Ignacio Santos Aguado, who was appointed by Pedro Sánchez's government on 15 March 2022.[1]

List of Ambassadors

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Representative Mission Start Mission End Notes
Rafael de los Casares y Moya, Count of Rábago 29 May 1956
Alfonso Merry del Val y Alzola, 2nd Marquess of Merry del Val 1958 1960
Manuel Galán y Pacheco de Padilla 10 November 1962
Emilio García Gómez 25 October 1957 21 March 1968
Manuel Valdés Larrañaga 21 March 1968 17 April 1970
José Luis Jordana de Pozas Fuentes 1978 26 February 1982 Former Ambassador in Dublin.[2]
Joaquín Castillo Moreno, Marqués de Jura Real 18 July 1984 [3]
Pedro Manuel de Arístegui y Petit 18 July 1984 16 April 1989
Mariano García Muñoz 5 June 1998 15 December 2000
Miguel Benzo Perea January 2006 January 2009
Juan Carlos Gafo January 2009 July 2012
Milagros Hernando Echevarría[4] 11 May 2012 April 2017 [5]
José María Ferré de la Peña 21 April 2017 15 March 2022 Ambassador to Iraq from 2013 to 2017
Jesús Ignacio Santos Aguado 15 March 2022 Incumbent

33°53′00″N 35°29′00″E / 33.88333°N 35.48333°E / 33.88333; 35.48333

References

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  1. ^ "Ambassador Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Spain in Lebanon". www.exteriores.gob.es. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  2. ^ José Luis Jordana de Pozas Fuentes
  3. ^ Joaquín Castillo Moreno, Marqués de Jura Real
  4. ^ Milagros Hernando Echevarría
  5. ^ "Ramlet el Baida" Property White Sands, pres. Edén Rock, Beirut.