Majid Namjoo
Majid Namjoo (Persian: مجيد نامجو) is an Iranian politician who was the minister of energy from 24 August 2009 to 15 August 2013.
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Minister of Energy | |
In office 24 August 2009 – 15 August 2013 | |
President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
Preceded by | Parviz Fattah |
Succeeded by | Hamid Chitchian |
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Born | c. 1962 (age 57–58) Kerman, Iran |
Nationality | Iranian |
Alma mater | Shahid Bahonar University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Revolutionary Guards |
Years of service | 1979–2003 |
Unit | 41st Division Khatam-al Anbiya |
Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
Early life
Namjoo was born in Tehran on 5 January 1963.[1]
Career
Namjoo was a member of Kerman city Council from 2001 to 2008 and became deputy minister of energy in February 2008. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad nominated Namjoo as minister of energy in August 2009 and he was approved by the Majlis as the minister with 210 out of 290 votes. Namjoo's tenure ended on 15 August 2013 and he was replaced by Hamid Chitchian in the post.[2]
Sanctions
Namjoo was put by the European Union into the sanction list due to his connection to Iran's nuclear program on 16 October 2012.[1]
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References
- "Persons referred to at point (2) of Article 1". Official Journal of the EU. October 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- "15 of 18 Proposed Iranian Cabinet Ministers Devoted by Parliament". Mojnews. 16 August 2013. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
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Preceded by Parviz Fattah |
Minister of Energy 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Hamid Chitchian |
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