H.E.
Mr. Emomali Rahmon was born on October 5, 1952 in Danghara, Tajikistan.
In 1982, he graduated from the Tajik
State University
with Diploma in Economics. During the same year Mr. Emomali Rahmon was
promoted to be the Chairman of the collective farm in Danghara region.
From 1976 to 1988 Mr. Emomali Rahmon was the Chairman of the Union Committee of
the collective farm in Danghara region of Kulyab province. He also held various
positions in the leading Government divisions at that time.
In 1992, Mr. Emomali Rahmon was elected as the Chairman of the Executive
Committee of Kulyab province and the Chairman of the District People's
Representatives' Body. Later that year he was elected as the Chairman of the
Supreme Assembly of the Republic
of Tajikistan.
On November 16, 1994, Mr. Emomali Rahmon was elected as the President of
the Republic of Tajikistan. In November of 1999, Mr. Emomali
Rahmon was re-elected as the President for a seven-year term.
During the
next presidential election, on November 6, 2006, on the basis of an
alternative, free and transparent election Mr. Emomali Rahmon was re-elected as
the President of the Republic
of Tajikistan for a
seven-year term.
The
President is married and has nine children.
Mr. Emomali Rahmon is a recipient of a numerous honors including 2000 World
Peace Corps academy Gold Medal award.
