Mohammad Khatami
Iranian politician and scholar, 5th President
Born
October 14th, 1943
81 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iran
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Served as the 5th President of Iran from 1997 to 2005. Focused on reforming political and social structures within the country, advocating for civil society and dialogue among civilizations. Promoted greater freedoms, particularly in the areas of press and culture, though faced significant opposition from conservative factions within the government. Prior to presidency, held positions within the Ministry of Islamic Guidance and served as the mayor of Tehran.
Advocated for reformist policies during presidency
Promoted the Dialogue Among Civilizations initiative
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