Abdul Hamid Mohtat, born in 1944 in Parwan province, was an Afghan politician and military officer. After graduating from a military school in 1964, he trained as an engineer in the Soviet Union. He served as Minister of Communications in 1973 but was dismissed in 1974 by Mohammed Daoud Khan. In June 1978, he was appointed as Afghanistan's ambassador to Japan. Mohtat later served as Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister under President Najibullah from May 1988 to April 1992.[1]
Abdul Hamid Mohtat | |
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عبد الحمید محتاط | |
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Vice President of Afghanistan | |
In office May 1988 – April 1992 | |
President | Mohammed Najibullah |
Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan | |
In office May 1988 – April 1992 | |
President | Mohammed Najibullah |
Minister of Communications | |
In office 1973 – April 1974 | |
President | Mohammed Daoud Khan |
Ambassador of Afghanistan to Japan | |
In office June 1978 – Unknown | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1944 Parwan Province, Afghanistan |
Occupation | Politician, Military Officer |
References
edit- ^ Adamec, Ludwig W. (2012). Historical Dictionary of Afghanistan. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7815-0.