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Thursday, 24 February 2005, 13:27 GMT

Palestinian cabinet: Full list

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei (left) and newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister Nabil Shaath celebrate after the vote in Ramallah Palestinian lawmakers have approved Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei's cabinet, ending days of political wrangling.

Following is the full list of the 24-member government, dominated by professional appointees.

1. Deputy prime minister and information: Nabil Shaath

2. Foreign minister: Nasser al-Qidwa

3. Finance minister: Salam Fayad

4. Interior Minister: Nasser Yusef

5. Justice minister: Farid al-Jallad

6. Civil affairs minister: Mohammed Dahlan

7. Municipal affairs minister: Khaled Qawasmi

8. Transport minister: Saadeddin Kharma

9. Planning minister: Ghassan al-Khatib

10. Public works and housing minister: Mohammed Eshtya

11. Education minister: Nayim Abualhummos

12. Health minister: Zihni al-Wiheidi

13. Economy minister: Mazen Sunukrot

14. Telecommunications minister: Sabri Saydum

15. Social affairs minister: Hassan Abulibde

16. Women's affairs minister: Zahira Kamal

17. Religious affairs minister: Yusef Salame

18. Agriculture minister: Waleed Abdrabbu

19. Prisoner affairs minister: Sufian Abuzayde

20. Culture minister: Yehia Yakhlaf

21. Youth and sports minister: Sakher Bessissu

22. Tourism minister: Ziad al-Bandak

23. Without portfolio: Ahmed Majdalani

24. Without portfolio: Hind Khuri



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