Akram Sulaiman
His Excellency Akram Sulaiman | |
|---|---|
 Sulaiman in 2021 | |
| 31st President of Emmiria | |
| Assumed office 13 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Khayahad al-Azari |
| Secretary General of the M.P.P. | |
| In office 3 August 2013 – 17 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Mahmood el-Kazmi |
| Succeeded by | Jiyaad al-Jamal |
| Trade and Commerce Minister of Emmiria | |
| In office 6 October 2016 – 13 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Khaliq el-Can |
| Succeeded by | Zaid al-Ammar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1948 Hajaria, Emmiria |
| Political party | M.P.P. |
| Spouse | Sabriyya al-Abdelnour (1968–present) |
| Children | 5 |
Akram Sulaiman is an Emmirian statesman and politician who currently serves as the 31st President of Emmiria. He was also a lawyer, academic, former diplomat and Islamic cleric. Prior to holding office, he was the Trade and Commerce Minister of Emmiria from 2016 to 2021 and the Secretary General of the M.P.P. from 2013 to 2016. He succeeded Khayahad al-Azari upon his resignation of the Presidency. In domestic policy, he encourages personal freedom and free access to information, has improved women's rights by appointing female foreign ministry spokespeople, and has been described as a centrist and reformist who has improved Emmiria's diplomatic relations with other countries.
Since assuming office, Sulaiman has been lauded for successes in greater economic cooperation with Timeria and Durnstaal, as well as brokered historic agreements with the Slavic Union and Kossmil, as well as expanding Emmiria's involvement with the Western Euronia Defense Alliance. He has taken criticism for his handling of crises in Southern Adula, the Rabiyadin nuclear accident, and his reversal of policies on the Yuaneze government during the Jinchon Sea crisis.
Sulaiman announced his intention to seek reelection in the 2023 Emmiria general election.