Rahmatollah Akrami Appointed as Iran’s Caretaker Economy Minister

Rahmatollah Akrami has been appointed as Iran’s caretaker economy minister following the impeachment of Hemmati by Parliament. Previously, Akrami served as deputy economy minister and has experience as acting minister from 2018.

On Sunday afternoon, in response to the impeachment of Hemmati by the Parliament, President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Rahmatollah Akrami as the acting Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance. Akrami previously held the position of deputy economy minister and was responsible for overseeing the Financial Supervision and Treasury Department within the ministry. Notably, he had served as the acting economy minister for a two-month period from September to November 2018.

In conclusion, Rahmatollah Akrami’s recent appointment as the acting Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance follows the removal of his predecessor, Hemmati, by Parliament. With prior experience in both the treasury department and a brief tenure as acting minister, Akrami is poised to navigate the challenges ahead in Iran’s economic landscape.

Original Source: en.mehrnews.com