Tammam Saeb Salam (Arabic: ????? ???? ?????, Arabic pronunciation: [tam?a?m s?a??b sala?m]; born 13 May 1945) is a Lebanese politician who was the Prime Minister of Lebanon from February 2014 until December 2016.
He also served as the acting President of Lebanon from May 2014 until October 2016 in his capacity as Prime Minister.
He previously served in the government of Lebanon as Minister of Culture from 2008 to 2009.
Salam was tasked with forming a new government on 6 April 2013.
He was one of the independent Sunni politicians.
He is close to the March 14 Alliance, and still has good relations with the March 8 Alliance.
Salam was appointed Prime Minister on 15 February 2014.