Aug 28 2013
Mohammad Khatami
President of Iran 1997 – 2005
Mohammad Khatami is one of the most eminent world leaders of our time. President of Iran from 1997 to 2005, he was chosen by over 20 million Iranians, nearly 70 percent of the vote. He fought for civil rights, tolerance and freedom of expression and favoured a free market economy, foreign investments and established better relations with the West. Today, with his Foundation for Dialogue Among Civilisations, Khatami speaks on the urgent need for dialogue between religions, among countries and across generations.
“One of the most distinguished leaders on cross-cultural understanding and dialogue”
Khatami graduated from the University of Tehran and studied theology at Qom and Isfahan. In 1979, he became head of the Hamburg Islamic Center in Germany. In 1980, returning to Iran, he was elected to Parliament and also ran Kayhan, Iran’s leading newspaper. From 1982-1992, he was elected the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance. In 1992 he was appointed advisor to the President. He was elected as President five years later and was re-elected in 2001. Recently Khatami initiated the idea of a “Dialogue Among Civilizations” which has been endorsed by world leaders and the United Nations.[/expand]
Drawing on his considerable expertise as one of the most distinguished leaders, Mohammad Khatami offers audiences an in depth analysis of the current worldwide political, economic and social horizon. [/expand]
His visionary leadership skills and charisma have made Mohammad Khatami one of the most requested political commentators around the globe.[/expand]
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Topics
World Politics
Dialogue Among Civilizations: An Evening With Mohammad Khatami
Global Political, Economic and Social Issues
Leadership
Publications
1998
Islam, Liberty and Development
1997
Hope and Challenge: The Iranian President Speaks
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