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Mustafa Khalil

1920 – 2008

Egyptian Prime Minister

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About Mustafa Khalil

Lived 1920 – 2008 (aged 87). Mustafa Khalil was an Egyptian diplomat, politician and engineer.

Mustafa Khalil (, ; 18 November 1920 – 7 June 2008) was an Egyptian politician and Prime Minister of Egypt from October 2, 1978, to May 15, 1980. Khalil also served as the Egyptian Foreign Minister from February 17, 1979, until May 15, 1980, upon the resignation of the position's incumbent over objections on peace talks between Egypt and Israel. Khalil was best known for his integral role in the negotiations that led to the 1979 Camp David Accord peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

Mustafa Khalil died on June 7, 2008, at the age of 88 at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt. According to MENA, Egypt's state-run news agency, Khalil was being treated at the hospital of an unspecified illness at the time. He was survived by his wife, Nehal, his son Egyptian businessman and former parliamentarian Hisham Mustafa Khalil and daughter Zeinab Khalil. His state funeral on June 9, 2008, was a big affair attended by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and dignitaries from Egypt and abroad.

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Positions held
Prime Minister of Egypt, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Transportation of Egypt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mustafa Khalil?

Egyptian Prime Minister (1920-2008)

When was Mustafa Khalil born?

Mustafa Khalil was born on 18 November 1920 in Qalyubia Governorate.

When did Mustafa Khalil die?

Mustafa Khalil died on 7 June 2008 in Cairo.

What was Mustafa Khalil's occupation?

Mustafa Khalil was a diplomat, politician and engineer.

What nationality was Mustafa Khalil?

Mustafa Khalil was Egyptian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mustafa Khalil

· Wikidata: Q403740

· DBpedia: Mustafa Khalil

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