Mohammad Abbasi
Mohammad Abbasi | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1958 Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1996–2011 |
| Known for | Minister of Cooperatives (2005–2011), Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (2011) |
Mohammad Abbasi (, born 28 February 1958) is a notable Iranian political figure who previously held the position of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. Between 2005 and 2011, he was appointed as Minister of Cooperatives during both terms of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's administration.
Early life
Abbasi was born on 28 November 1958 in Gorgan, located within the Golestan province. From 1996 until 2004, he managed Azad University of Ghaemshahr as its president.
Career
He represented Gorgan in the Parliament of Iran and also fulfilled the role of deputy chief at the parliamentary budget center. After the resignation of Minister Mohammad Ardakani, President Ahmadinejad nominated Abbasi for the Minister of Cooperatives role, where he received approval from 200 out of 285 parliamentary members on 5 November 2006. Abbasi continued in this ministerial capacity during Ahmadinejad’s second term. On 20 June 2011, following Parliament's rejection of Ahmadinejad’s first candidate for Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Abbasi was appointed as acting minister. His formal nomination came on 26 July, and Parliament confirmed his appointment on 3 August 2011.