| Intro | Algerian diplomat |
| Is |
Politician Diplomat |
| From | Algeria |
| Type | Politics |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
11 March 1930, Bordj Bou Arréridj |
| Age | 90 years |
Smail Hamdani (Arabic: اسماعيل حمداني; born 11 March 1930) is an Algerian politician.
Early life and education
Hamdani was born in Guenzet, Bordj Bou Arréridj Province in eastern Kabylie, on 11 March 1930.
Political career
Hamdani became a member of the National Liberation Front (FLN). In 1962 when Algeria gained its independency, he was named as chief of staff of the provisional government led by Abderrahmane Farès. Under the presidency of Ahmed Ben Bella, Hamdani was appointed ambassador to Belgium. Then he served as information officer and the director of legal and consular affairs at the ministry of foreign affairs until 1970.
He was prime minister from 15 December 1998 to 23 December 1999.