Asadollah Abbasi
Asadollah Abbasi | |
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| Minister of Labor | |
| In office 5 May 2013 – 15 August 2013 | |
| President | Mahmoud Ahmedinejad |
| Preceded by | Reza Sheykholeslam |
| Succeeded by | Ali Rabei |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 62–63) |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | Islamic Azad University |
Asadollah Abbasi (born 1961) is an Iranian politician who was minister of labor from 5 May until 15 August 2013.
Early life and education
Abbasi was born in 1961.[1] He holds a degree in education.[1] He received a PhD degree from Islamic Azad University.[1]
Career
Abbasi is a member of the Majlis or Parliament, being a representative of Rudsar.[2] He served as a member of Parliament’s education and research committee.[3] Then he became the deputy head of the committee.[4] Abbasi was named as deputy to then labor minister Reza Sheykholeslam.[5] On 3 February 2013, Sheykholeslam was sacked by the president Mahmoud Ahmedinejad and Abbasi was appointed acting labor minister.[5]
On 24 April, Ahmedinejad proposed him as the minister of labor.[6] Abbasi was approved as minister by the Majlis on 5 May.[7][8] Abbasi's term ended on 15 August 2013 and he was replaced by Ali Rabei in the post.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "Selecting Dr. Asadollah Abbasi to incumbency Ministry of Cooperation". Jam Petrochemical Complex. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "Highlights of Iran parliamentary session". BBC. 21 August 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ Worth, Robert F. (20 August 2009). "Ahmadinejad Submits a Cabinet of Acolytes". The New York Times. Dubai. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ "Highlights of Iran parliamentary session". BBC. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Ahmadinejad replaced Minister of Labour impeached and fired by Majlis with his deputy !". Lenz Iran. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ "Programme summary of Iranian Tehran Province TV news 1400 gmt 24 April 13". BBC Monitoring International Reports. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- ^ "Asadollah Abbasi approved as minister after Ahmadinejad speech in Majlis". Lenz Iran. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Programme summary of Iranian TV news 1630 gmt 5 May 2013". BBC Monitoring International Reports. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- ^ "Iranian Parliament Gives Vote of Confidence to Majority of Rouhani's Proposed Ministers". Fars News. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
