Khayahad al-Azari
Khayahad al-Azari | |
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.jpg) Al-Azari in 2017 | |
| 11th President of Emmiria | |
| In office 13 February 2011 – 13 February 2021 | |
| Foreign Minister of Emmiria | Naadir al-Shaikh |
| Preceded by | Haatim al-Farran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Seyyed Khayahad al-Azari 14 October 1949 Hajaria, Emmiria |
| Nationality | Emmirian |
| Political party | Moderate Reformist Party |
| Spouse | Zohreh Deghi (m. 1974) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Tarijibar University of Rhaga |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Emmiria |
| Branch/service | Emmirian Imperial Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
Khayahad al-Azari is an Emmirian politician and statesman who currently serves as the 11th President of Emmiria, a position he has held since 2011. Little known internationally before becoming president, al-Azari attracted attention during his first election to the presidency when he received almost 70% of the vote. Al-Azari had run on a platform of liberalization and reform. During his presidency, al-Azari advocated freedom of expression, tolerance and civil society, constructive diplomatic relations with other states in the Coalition of Crown Albatross, and an economic policy that supported a free market and foreign investment.
He was elected three times in 2011, 2015, and 2019, and announced his resignation from the presidency exactly one decade after assuming office.