When was Mohammad Khatami born?

Mohammad Khatami was born on 14 October 1943 in Ardakan.

What positions has Mohammad Khatami held?

Positions held by Mohammad Khatami include: President of Iran (1997–2005); Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (1982–1992); Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (1980–1982).

Where did Mohammad Khatami study?

Mohammad Khatami was educated at University of Isfahan.

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Mohammad Khatami

President of Iran from 1997 to 2005

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Mohammad Khatami (Persian: محمد خاتمی, romanized: Mohammad Xâtami; born 14 October 1943) is an Iranian politician and Shia cleric who served as the president of Iran from 3 August 1997 to 3 August 2005. He also served as Iran's Minister of Culture from 1982 to 1992. Later, he was critical of the government of subsequent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Quick facts

Born: 14 October 1943 wd
Place of birth: Ardakan wd
Citizenship: Iran wd
Occupation: scholar, politician, librarian, writer, military personnel wd
Political party: Association of Combatant Clerics wd
Education: University of Isfahan wd
Spouse: Zohreh Sadeghi wd
Official website: khatami.ir wd

Positions held wd

President of Iran (2 August 1997 – 3 August 2005)
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (9 November 1982 – 16 July 1992)
Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (3 May 1980 – 24 August 1982)

Awards wd

Order of the Liberator
Order of José Martí
honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Honorary doctor of Lebanese University
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Nishan-e-Pakistan (2002)
Order of Islamic Revolution
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

About

Little-known internationally before becoming president, Khatami attracted attention during his first election to the presidency when he received almost 70% of the vote. Khatami had run on a platform of liberalization and reform. During his election campaign, Khatami proposed the idea of Dialogue Among Civilizations as a response to Samuel P. Huntington's 1992 theory of a Clash of Civilizations. The United Nations later proclaimed the year 2001 as the Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations, on Khatami's suggestion. During his two terms as president, Khatami advocated freedom of expression, tolerance and civil society, constructive diplomatic relations with other states, including those in Asia and the European Union, and an economic policy that supported a free market and foreign investment.

On 8 February 2009, Khatami announced that he would run in the 2009 presidential election but withdrew on 16 March in favour of his long-time friend and adviser, former prime minister of Iran Mir-Hossein Mousavi. Khatami is a controversial figure in Iran, due to his support for the defeated reformist candidates in the disputed 2009 re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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When was Mohammad Khatami born?: Mohammad Khatami was born on 14 October 1943 in Ardakan.
What positions has Mohammad Khatami held?: Positions held by Mohammad Khatami include: President of Iran (1997–2005); Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (1982–1992); Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (1980–1982).
Where did Mohammad Khatami study?: Mohammad Khatami was educated at University of Isfahan.

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