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Muhammed DzhalalarStatesman of Afghanistan.
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Mohammed Azam Mozdah
Early Life and EducationMohammed Azam Mozdah was born into an Uzbek family in Afghanistan. His father, a wealthy merchant, immigrated to Afghanistan from Fergana in the 1930s. Mozdah attended Kabul Commercial School and later graduated from Kabul University with a degree in economics in 1958.
Government Service
From 1958 to 1971, Mozdah held various positions in the Ministry of Planning, including head of the Trade and Standardization Department, Director of Financial Planning, Finance, and Control Department. In September 1971, he became Deputy Finance Minister, serving until December 1972.
Mozdah was appointed Minister of Finance in December 1972 during the government of Mohammad Musa Shafiq. He held this position until the government was overthrown in a coup d'état by Mohammad Daoud in July 1973.
From January 1974 to April 1978, Mozdah served as Minister of Trade in Daoud's government. In 1977-78, he concurrently held the post of Minister of Planning. During this time, he developed sympathies for the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) and the Soviet Union.
Post-Revolution Career
After the PDPA seized power in the 1978 Saur Revolution, Mozdah was initially retired due to his previous service in royal and Daoud's governments. However, he was reinstated in 1979 as an advisor to the Prime Minister and later as director of the state import company "Khalk."
Following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Mozdah was appointed Minister of Trade in Babrak Karmal's government on January 11, 1980. As one of three non-party ministers in Karmal's cabinet, he retained his position in the governments of Sultan Ali Keshtmand (1981-88) and Mohammad Hasan Sharq (1988-89). He also served as a member of the Revolutionary Council and Deputy Chairman of the Economic Consultative Council.
Later Life and Legacy
In the 1980s, Mozdah's two sons left Afghanistan to live in New York City. Eventually, Mozdah and his family also left Afghanistan and relocated to the United States.
