President of Azerbaijan
| President of the Republic of Azerbaijan | |
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 Standard of the President | |
 Incumbent Ilham Aliyev since 31 October 2003 | |
| Residence | Presidential Palace in Ganjlik |
| Term length | Five years, maximum two terms[1] |
| Inaugural holder | Ayaz Mutalibov |
| Formation | 30 August 1991 (de facto) 27 November 1995 (de jure) |
| Deputy | Vice President of Azerbaijan |
| Website | The President of Azerbaijan |
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The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the head of state of Azerbaijan.
The Constitution states that the president will be the embodiment of executive power, commander-in-chief, "representative of Azerbaijan in home and foreign policies", and that he "shall have the right of immunity [from prosecution]." The president rules through his executive office, the Presidential Administration, consisting of a group of secretaries and departmental ministers. Additionally, there is a Cabinet of Ministers regarding economic and social policy and a Security Council regarding foreign, military, and judicial matters.
Chief military advisors to the President of Azerbaijan have included Turkish Air Force Brig. Gen. Yasar Demirbulak (1992–1994), Maj. Gen. Nuraddin Sadykhov (1993–1999), Col. Gen. Tofig Aghahuseynov (1997–2002) and National Security Lt. Gen. Vahid Aliyev (since April 2002).
Among the agencies directly subordinate to the President is the Special State Protection Service.
Contents
1 Selection process
1.1 Eligibility
1.2 Election
2 Insignia
2.1 Standard (flag)
3 Powers and duties
3.1 Guarantor of the Constitution
3.2 Foreign policy
4 Residences
5 Transport
6 Presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1991–present)
7 Last election
8 See also
9 References
10 External links
Selection process
Eligibility
A candidate for the office must be a citizen of Azerbaijan at least 35 years old, and resident in Azerbaijan for at least 10 years.[1]
Election
Each faction in the National Assembly has the right to nominate a candidate for the presidential elections. The minimum number of signatures for a presidential candidate fielded by a political party with no parliamentary representation is 40,000, before amendments to the law.[2]
Insignia
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After the oath of office has been taken by the elected president, these following insignia are handed over to the president. These devices are used to display the rank of his office and are used on special occasions.
Standard (flag)
The standard is a square version of the Azerbaijani flag, charged in the center with the Azerbaijani coat of arms. Golden fringe is added to the standard. Copies of the standard are used inside his office, other state agencies, and while the president is traveling in a vehicle inside Azerbaijan.[3] A 2:3 ratio version of the flag is used when the President is at sea. This is the most used symbol to denote the presence of the Azerbaijan President.
Powers and duties
Guarantor of the Constitution
As the guarantor of the Constitution and the entire system of constitutional law, the President ensures that the constitutions, laws and regulations of the constituent territories of the Azerbaijan be in full compliance with the country’s Constitution and federal laws.
Foreign policy
The President is invested with extensive rights to implement the state's foreign policy. The President determines Azerbaijan's position in international affairs and represents the state in international relations, conducts negotiations and signs ratification documents.
Residences
The primary working President's residence is the Presidential building (also known as the Presidential apparatus) on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku.[4][5][6]
The current (since 2008) home President's residence is Zagulba (Azerbaijani: Zaqulba).[7]
Also, the President has several vacation residences outside of Baku.
Novkhani (Azerbaijani: Novxanı), Novkhani, Absheron Rayon
Khoshbulaq (Azerbaijani: Xoşbulaq), Daşkəsən, Dashkasan District
Transport
Cars belonged to Heydar Aliyev in Heydar Aliyev Center (GAZ-13, ZIL-41047, 1991 W140-600, 1994 W140-limo)
National transport services for the Azerbaijan President are provided by the Special Purpose Garage,[8] which is a unit within the Special State Protection Service.[9]
Limousines
- Maybach 62
- Mercedes-Benz W221
- Honorary escort (motorcycles)
- BMW
- Airplanes for long-distance travel
Boeing 767-300ER 4K-AI01 "Baku-1" Main aircraft
Airbus A319-100 4K-AI02 "Baku-2"
Gulfstream G550 4K-AI06
The presidential aircraft uses the same colour scheme as standard AZAL aircraft, except for the use of the Azerbaijan coat of arms or the Presidential Standard on the empennage instead of the flag of Azerbaijan.
Presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1991–present)
- For leaders before independence, see List of leaders of Azerbaijan
| № | President (Born–Died) | Term of office | Political Party | Government | Elected | Ref | |||
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| Portrait | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Days | |||||
| 1 | Ayaz Mutallibov Azerbaijani: Ayaz Mütəllibov (born 1938) | 30 August 1991 | 6 March 1992 | 189 | None | 1. Mütəllibov II | 1991 | ||
Nagorno-Karabakh War; Khojaly Massacre; Capture of Shusha; 1991 Azerbaijani Mil Mi-8 shootdown. Forced to submit his resignation after pressure from Azerbaijan Popular Front. | |||||||||
| — | Yagub Mammadov (acting) Azerbaijani: Yaqub Məmmədov (born 1941) | 6 March 1992 | 14 May 1992 | 69 | None | — | — | [10] | |
Ousted by the armed revolt led by Azerbaijan Popular Front. | |||||||||
| — | Ayaz Mutallibov Azerbaijani: Ayaz Mütəllibov (born 1938) | 14 May 1992 | 18 May 1992 | 4 | None | Mütəllibov II | — | ||
Deposed from his duty after takeover by Azerbaijan Popular Front. | |||||||||
| — |  | Isa Gambar (acting) Azerbaijani: İsa Qəmbər (born 1957) | 19 May 1992 | 16 June 1992 | 28 | Azerbaijani Popular Front Party | — | — | [11] |
Took temporary duties of president until the national elections in 1992. | |||||||||
| 2 | Abulfaz Elchibey Azerbaijani: Əbülfəz Elçibəy (1938–2000) | 16 June 1992 | 1 September 1993 | 442 | Azerbaijani Popular Front Party | 2. Elçibəy I | 1992 | [12] | |
Among the Soviet republics the Russian army was first withdrawn from Azerbaijan; The national currency of Azerbaijan was put into circulation; State Treasure Foundation was established; Entrance examinations to he high and vocational educational was held with test method for the first time; The foundation of private institutions in the education field was permitted; The passage to the Latin alphabet; Founded the SOCAR; Re-established Azerbaijani Armed Forces; Operation Goranboy. | |||||||||
| 3 |  | Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijani: Heydər Əliyev (1923–2003) | 3 October 1993 | 31 October 2003 | 3680 | New Azerbaijan Party | 3. H.Əliyev II | 1993 1998 | [13] |
Founded the YAP; Heydar Aliyev's cult of personality; Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline; South Caucasus Pipeline; 1994 Baku Metro bombings. Survived coup attempt in 1995. | |||||||||
| 4 |  | Ilham Aliyev Azerbaijani: İlham Əliyev (born 1961) | 31 October 2003 | Incumbent | 5484 | New Azerbaijan Party | 6. İ.Əliyev I | 2003 2008 2013 2018 | [14] |
Azerbaijan was elected as a non-permanent member to United Nations Security Council; foiled 2007 Baku terrorist plot; Azerbaijan State Oil Academy shooting; 2010 Mardakert skirmishes; 2014 Armenian–Azerbaijani clashes; Forced evictions in Baku; 2011 Azerbaijani protests; Eurovision Song Contest 2012; 2013 Baku protests; He was criticised for restricting the freedom of media and accused of violating human rights; 2014 Nagorno-Karabakh Mil Mi-24 shootdown; 2015 Baku residence building fire; 2015 European Games | |||||||||
Last election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilham Aliyev | New Azerbaijan Party | 3,126,113 | 84.54 |
| Jamil Hasanli | National Council of Democratic Forces | 204,642 | 5.53 |
| Igbal Aghazade | Party of Hope | 88,723 | 2.40 |
| Gudrat Hasanguliyev | Whole Azerbaijan Popular Front Party | 73,702 | 1.99 |
| Zahid Oruj | Independent | 53,839 | 1.45 |
| Ilyas Ismayılov | Justice Party | 39,722 | 1.07 |
| Araz Alizade | Social Democratic Party | 32,069 | 0.87 |
| Faraj Guliyev | National Revival Movement Party | 31,926 | 0.86 |
| Hafiz Hajiyev | Modern Equality Party | 24,461 | 0.66 |
| Sardar Mammadov | Azerbaijan Democratic Party | 22,773 | 0.63 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 36,622 | – | |
| Total | 3,734,592 | 100 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 5,214,787 | 71.62 | |
| Source: CEC | |||
See also
- Vice President of Azerbaijan
- Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
References
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^ "Standard of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan" (PDF). Administrative Department of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Presidential Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
^ Kompass catalog
^ ПРЕЗИДЕНТСКИЙ АППАРАТ АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ
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^ Heydar Aliyev's Heritage International Online Library: Speech by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, the High Chief in a ceremony marking the 5th anniversary of the founding of the National Guard - National Guard headquarters in Azerbaijan, 25 December 1996 Archived 24 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. (in Russian)
^ "Yaqub Məmmədov nurçuları Azərbaycana gətirənin adını açıqladı - MÜSAHİBƏ". publika.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 19 August 2014.
^ "İsa Qəmbər on adam.az". adam.az (in Azerbaijani). Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
^ (in French) "Les liaisons dangereuses de la police turque", Le Monde diplomatique, March 1997
^ Lewis, Paul. "H.A. Aliyev, K.G.B. Officer And Azeri Leader, 80, Dies". www.nytimes.com. The New York Times. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
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