Ilham Aliyev

Ilham Aliyev
4th President of Azerbaijan
Assumed office
31 October 2003
Prime Minister Artur Rasizade
Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva
Preceded by Heydar Aliyev
7th Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
In office
4 August 2003 – 4 November 2003
President Heydar Aliyev
Preceded by Artur Rasizade
Succeeded by Artur Rasizade
Leader of the New Azerbaijan Party
Assumed office
31 October 2003
Preceded by Heydar Aliyev
Personal details
Born İlham Heydər oğlu Əliyev
(1961-12-24) 24 December 1961
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
Political party New Azerbaijan Party
Spouse(s) Mehriban Pashayeva (1983–present)
Children Leyla
Arzu
Heydar
Alma mater Moscow State Institute of International Relations
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Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijani: İlham Heydər oğlu Əliyev (IPA: [ilham hejdær oɣlu ælijœɥ]); born 24 December 1961) is the fourth and current President of Azerbaijan, in office since 2003. He also functions as the Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party and the head of the National Olympic Committee.

Early life

Aliyev was born on December 24, 1961, in Baku. He went to a secondary school in Baku between 1967-1977.[1] In 1977, Aliyev entered the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-MSIIR) and in 1982 continued his education as a postgraduate.[2] In 1985 he received a PhD degree in history.[2] From 1985 to 1990 Aliyev lectured at MSUIR.[2] From 1991 to 1994, he led a group of private industrial-commercial enterprises.[3]

In 1994-2003, he was the vice-president, and later the first vice-president of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR).[4] He had been actively involved in the implementation of Heydar Aliyev’s oil strategy.[3] He is an author of numerous research works on geopolitical aspects of oil strategy of sovereign Azerbaijan. He holds a degree of doctor of political sciences.[3][5]

Since 1997, Mr. Ilham Aliyev is the President of the National Olympic Committee of Azerbaijan. For his contribution to the development of sports and Olympic movement, Mr. Aliyev was awarded the highest order of International Olympic Committee and “Grand Cordon” Order of Merit of International Military Sport Council.[3][5]

Personal life

Ilham Aliyev married Mehriban Pashayeva in Baku on 22 December 1983. They have three children: Leyla, Arzu and Heydar and five grandchildren. Apart from his native Azerbaijani, he is fluent in English, French, Russian and Turkish.[2] Ilham Aliyev is the son of Heydar Aliyev, who was President of Azerbaijan from 1993 to 2003. His wife Mehriban Aliyeva is appointed the First Vice President of Azerbaijan.[6]

Political career

Early years

In May or June 1994, Ilham Aliyev was appointed as vice-president of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR). He participated as one of the key figures during the negotiations between the Azerbaijani government and Western oil companies during the conclusion of new contracts now known as the "Contract of the Century". In 1995, Aliyev was elected to the Parliament of Republic of Azerbaijan; later he became president of the National Olympic Committee (still incumbent).

From 2001 to 2003, Aliyev was elected head of Azerbaijani delegation to Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE).[3][7] Following that, in January 2003, he was elected Deputy-Chairman and bureau member of PACE.[3][8] In April 2004, Mr. Aliyev was awarded with a medal and diploma of honorable member of PACE for his active participation in PACE events and commitment to European values.[3][9] In August 2003, two months prior to the presidential elections, he was appointed as Prime Minister.[10]

2003 election

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is greeted by Ilham Aliyev, August 2004

The official results of the October 15, 2003, elections gave victory to Ilham Aliyev, who earned 76.84% of the votes.[11]

2008 election

Ilham Aliyev was re-elected in 2008 with 87% of the polls. A total of seven candidates filed to run in the election who had to collect 40,000 voter signatures[12]. According to the report of the Election Observation Delegation from the European Parliament the elections took place with no reported unrest and few minor electoral violations. The report also highlights numerous reforms to the Electoral Code in accordance with OSCE and Council of Europe requirements and standards, which include inking of voters, more transparency of voter lists, and the prohibition of government interference in the election process[13].

Election observation delegation of European Parliament in its report concluded that elections were largely carried out smoothly and conducted in a peaceful manner, furthermore in its joint press release Ambassador Boris Frlec, Head of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission noted that there were notable improvements in the conduct of this election, but additional efforts were necessary[14] In a constitutional referendum in 2009, term limits for the presidency were abolished. The opposition claimed this to be a violation of the Azerbaijani constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights.[15]

2013 election

Ilham Aliyev with his first lady during the Moscow Victory Day Parade, 9 May 2015

In the 2013 presidential elections, held on 9 October, Aliyev won with 85 percent of the vote, thus securing a third five-year term.[16] Election observation delegations of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and European Parliament made on joint statement that they have observed a free, fair and transparent electoral process, electoral procedures have been carried out in a professional way and they have neither witness any evidence of intimidation against voters nor seen any signs of campaign material close to polling stations.[17] A day before voting began, Central Election Commission made testing on its new smartphone application which caused some confusion regarding the results of the election. Later on Central Election Commission said the results were those of the 2008 election, yet the candidates listed were from the 2013 ballot.[18] Aliyev's main rivals in the election were Jamil Hasanli and Igbal Agazade. In 2013, Amnesty International called on western leaders to present position on jailed activist which was officially charged with tax evasion and illegal business activity.[19] Ilham Aliyev has been criticized for his illiberal rule[20][21] and sometimes Azerbaijan was perceived as one of corrupt states in Europe by analysts and political commentators.[22][23][24][25]

However, Aliyev's government demonstrates a steady improvement in international anti-corruption reports;[26][27] even though, its position in these indexes is weak comparatively to that of neighbouring countries.[28] According to Transparency International’s 2015 Corruption Perception Index (CPI),[29][30] Azerbaijan achieved its best position in that year since its inclusion in the report in 2000. Thus, in 2015, Azerbaijan was ranked 119th out of 168 countries compared to 2001 when it was ranked 87th out of 90 countries.[29] Azerbaijan’s score in 2016 CPI went up by one point from the previous year.[31][32]

TI's another well known report the 2013 Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) indicates 69% of respondents consider that the government’s efforts are effective in the fight against corruption and 71% of respondents agree that an ordinary person can make a difference in the fight against corruption in Azerbaijan.[33][34] Aliyev's government officially alleged that CPI does not reflect carried out anti-corruption measures in the country, such as CPI is composed of sources which are based on expert views.[35] However, government officials claimed to support results of GCB, considering its results are based on survey of citizens.[36]

ASAN Service, which was established with Presidential Decree on 2012,[37] is internationally recognized for its role in elimination of corruption in public services[38][39] and received United Nation’s award on public service delivery.[40] ASAN Service is currently researched and applied by world countries[41] Such as France signed memorandum with Azerbaijan in order to apply practice of ASAN Service (mobile service system) in France[42] In addition, during a meeting with Pakistanian delegation, Pakistani side expressed the integration of ASAN Service model into their government service fields as well.

Party affiliations and foreign relations

Aliyev and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington, D.C., 30 March 2016

On March 26, 2005, Aliyev was officially elected as the ruling New Azerbaijan Party chairman. In April 2006, President Aliyev made a state visit to Washington, D.C. It was a remarkably successful trip, at least for the image of the country. Speaking at a public forum sponsored by the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations, Aliyev discussed oil, economic development, and democracy with an audience of reporters and others. The visit was followed by another meeting which was hold privately with then-president George Washington Bush Jr. which he described as very interesting.

Following that, 44th President of US, Barack Obama invited President Aliyev to attend 4th Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. in March 2016.[43][44][45] During visit, President Aliyev was received by Vice President Biden and they discussed cooperation on security issues, including counterterrorism, and the importance of the Southern Gas Corridor to boosting European energy security [46] Furthermore, President of the USA, Donald J. Trump sent two congratulations letters during 26-31 May[47][48]; in his first letter he quoted that "Azerbaijan is a valued partner of the United States. Together, we are working to enhance global security through our joint counter-terrorism efforts" [49][47]. Donald J. Trump in his second letter[48] for the opening of 24th annual International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference in Baku[50][51] mentioned that US is strongly committed to Southern Gas Corridor[48] which ensures energy security of European energy[46] and appreciates Azerbaijan’s important role in supporting this global energy security.[52] [53][54][55]

Aliyev with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, 23 January 2012

During 12–15 March 2017, President Aliyev made official visit to France[56][57] and met with executive officials of international companies SUEZ, DCNS, CIFAL, Space Systems in the Airbus Defence and Space Division.[58][59][60][61][62] President Aliyev in his meeting with french entrepreneurs stated that illegal activities of some companies in Nagorno-Karabakh is unacceptable and violates international and national laws.[63][64][65] Following his visit, Aliyev met with President of French Republic in the Elysee Palace.[66][67][68] French President Francois Hollande made a press statement that status quo in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is unacceptable[69][70] and he urged other co-chairs of the Minsk Group, the United States and Russia, to contribute to this process[71]


Controversies

Ramil Safarov repatriation

In 2012, Aliyev convinced the government of Hungary to transfer convicted murderer Ramil Safarov to Azerbaijan to complete the rest of his prison term. While attending a NATO-sponsored English-language course in Hungary, Safarov had murdered an Armenian lieutenant who was also taking the course, Gurgen Margaryan, while Margaryan was asleep. Safarov admitted that he committed the crime and surrendered himself to the police. Safarov has justified the act based on Armenian atrocities and opression against Azerbaijan during 1988-94 conflict over the Naghorno Karabakh between the two countries[72][73]. Safarov had been tried and sentenced to life imprisonment in Hungary. However, after being extradited to Azerbaijan, Safarov received a hero's welcome. According to Azerbaijani authorities, Safarov was pardoned in accordance with Article 12 of the convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Person.[74] He was promoted to the rank of major, and given an apartment and over eight years of back pay, covering the time he had spent in jail.

Statements about Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh

Shortly after thousands of Azerbaijani people gathered to commemorate massacre carried out by Armenians 20 years earlier, President Aliyev posted in his official website: “Our main enemies are Armenians of the world and the hypocritical and corrupt politicians that they control”.[75][76] However, according to the same sources of citation, it is the Armenian leadership who are the real targets of President Aliyev's criticism. [77] During his speech Ilham Aliyev noted:

"I once said that the Armenian people should not be afraid of us, they should be afraid of their own leadership."[78]

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict needs to be solved within the principles of international law and the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan according to the statement made by President Ilham Aliyev .In 2008, Aliyev declared that “Nagorno Karabakh will not be independent; the position is backed by international mediators as well; Armenia has to accept the reality" and that "in 1918, Yerevan was granted to the Armenians. It was a great mistake. The khanate of Iravan was the Azeri territory, the Armenians were guests there."[79] President Ilham Aliyev stated, the occupation of the territory of the sovereign State with its internationally recognized boundaries – our territorial integrity is recognized by the United Nation and has been left out of due attention of the international community. [80]All these facts are the ever seen injustice.[80] No project can be carried out in the Armenian occupied Azerbaijani territories without the consent and participation of Azerbaijan. [81]

Public image

Honours and medals

National honours and medals

Foreign honours

International organizations
Others

Honorary degrees

The mark ° shows honours mention on his official website[95]

See also

References

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