Having a passion for the job you do is a privilege and Ambassador Farid Abboud has always had a passion for his country which has led to a very fulfilled life with the work he has been able to do as a representative for his country. He began his career as a second secretary to the Charge D’ Affaire of Lebanon to the Soviet Union for two years and then worked as first secretary for two years in London, England and then another year in Rome, Italy and then six years as the Consul General of Lebanon in Los Angeles, CA. After that, he worked as an Ambassador of Lebanon to The United States for eight years, then to Tunisia for six years and then to China for another four.
Before beginning his career, Farid Abboud wanted to receive an education to prepare him for the tasks ahead. He began his studies at the University of Lyon in Lyon, France, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in 1974. He then went to the University of St. Joseph and graduated first with a second Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science in 1974 and then a Master’s of Arts in Political Science in 1975. After that, Farid Abboud went on to earn his Ph.D in History from University of California, Los Angeles in 1995. All of these degrees prepared him for his job as ambassador and continue to bring him value today.
Before beginning his career, Farid Abboud wanted to receive an education to prepare him for the tasks ahead. He began his studies at the University of Lyon in Lyon, France, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in 1974. He then went to the University of St. Joseph and graduated first with a second Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science in 1974 and then a Master’s of Arts in Political Science in 1975. After that, Farid Abboud went on to earn his Ph.D in History from University of California, Los Angeles in 1995. All of these degrees prepared him for his job as ambassador and continue to bring him value today.
