Eldar Namazov
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Eldar Namazov Sagif oglu is a politician from Azerbaijan
. He served as the head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Republic and the Presidential aide to Heydar Aliyev
.
in Baku
. He then studied at the Institute of Anthropology and Ethnography
in Moscow
from 1981 through 1985, obtaining PhD in History.
and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tofig Zulfugarov
as a sign of protest for unacceptable plan of resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict which included a territorial swap
between Azerbaijan and Armenia with Azerbaijan recognizing de-facto rule of Armenia of Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia ceding Meghri
corridor allowing the physical link between Azerbaijan's exclave of Nakhichevan
with Azerbaijan proper.
Starting from 2001, he's been serving as the President of social forum In the name of Azerbaijan, conducting political analysis for foreign policy of Azerbaijan, research on national security issues, conflict resolution, political and economic reforms in the country. He is also the founder of Center for International and Strategic Studies and had served as a deputy of National Assembly of Azerbaijan
.
In April 2005 before Azerbaijani parliamentary elections, Namazov co-founded an opposition bloc called New Politics (Yeni Siyasət - YeS) along with Etibar Mammadov
, leader and former chairman of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party
, Lala Shevket
, the leader of Azerbaijan Liberal Party
, Ali Masimov
, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
under the late President Abulfaz Elchibey and Eldaniz Guliyev, chairman of the Intelligentsia Movement. The bloc was to be an alternative to traditional opposition presenting other options to voters dissatisfied with usual opposition candidates.
Namazov is fluent in English
, Russian
and Turkish
.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
. He served as the head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Republic and the Presidential aide to Heydar Aliyev
Heydar Aliyev
Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev , also spelled as Heidar Aliev, Geidar Aliev, Haydar Aliyev, Geydar Aliyev was the third President of Azerbaijan for the New Azerbaijan Party from June 1993 to October 2003, when his son Ilham Aliyev succeeded him.From 1969 till 1982, Aliyev was also the leader of Soviet...
.
Early life
Namazov was born on December 23, 1956 in Agstafa Rayon of Azerbaijan. In 1974-1979, he studied at the Azerbaijan Pedagogical UniversityAzerbaijan University of Languages
Azerbaijan University of Languages is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. The student body consists of approximately 4000 undergraduates and 900 graduate students...
in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
. He then studied at the Institute of Anthropology and Ethnography
Institute of Anthropology and Ethnography
The Institute of Anthropology and Ethnography or N.N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology is a Russian institute of research, specializing in ethnographic studies of cultural and physical anthropology...
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
from 1981 through 1985, obtaining PhD in History.
Political career
In late 1980s, he became more involved in political activities in Azerbaijan. Since 1993, he served as the head of the Presidential Administration and Presidential Aide to President Heydar Aliyev. In October 1999, Namazov resigned along with Presidential Advisor Vafa GuluzadeVafa Guluzade
Vafa Guluzade is an Azerbaijani diplomat, political scientist and specialist in conflict resolution. He worked as Foreign Policy State Advisor for Azerbaijan President between 1990-1999.- Education and political career :Vafa Guluzade was born on December 22, 1940 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR. Mr...
and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Azerbaijan)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Azerbaijan Republic in charge of conducting and designing Azerbaijani Foreign policy.- History :...
Tofig Zulfugarov
Tofig Zulfugarov
Tofig Zulfugarov Nadir oglu also spelled as Tofiq Zulfuqarov, is a politician from Azerbaijan. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan under Heydar Aliyev from March 1998 until October 1999 when he was replaced by Vilayat Guliyev....
as a sign of protest for unacceptable plan of resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict which included a territorial swap
Meghri
Meghri is a city in southern Armenia, located in the Syunik province, near the border with Iran. The city's economy is based on the food industry, and contains a bread-baking factory, canneries and a winery. Meghri has a significantly milder climate than the rest of the cities in Armenia, and...
between Azerbaijan and Armenia with Azerbaijan recognizing de-facto rule of Armenia of Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia ceding Meghri
Meghri
Meghri is a city in southern Armenia, located in the Syunik province, near the border with Iran. The city's economy is based on the food industry, and contains a bread-baking factory, canneries and a winery. Meghri has a significantly milder climate than the rest of the cities in Armenia, and...
corridor allowing the physical link between Azerbaijan's exclave of Nakhichevan
Nakhichevan
The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is a landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan. The region covers 5,363 km² and borders Armenia to the east and north, Iran to the south and west, and Turkey to the northwest...
with Azerbaijan proper.
Starting from 2001, he's been serving as the President of social forum In the name of Azerbaijan, conducting political analysis for foreign policy of Azerbaijan, research on national security issues, conflict resolution, political and economic reforms in the country. He is also the founder of Center for International and Strategic Studies and had served as a deputy of National Assembly of Azerbaijan
National Assembly of Azerbaijan
The National Assembly , also transliterated as Milli Majlis is the legislative branch of government in Azerbaijan. The unicameral National Assembly has 125 deputies: previously 100 members were elected for five-year terms in single-seat constituencies and 25 were members elected by proportional...
.
In April 2005 before Azerbaijani parliamentary elections, Namazov co-founded an opposition bloc called New Politics (Yeni Siyasət - YeS) along with Etibar Mammadov
Etibar Mammadov
Etibar Mammadov Salidar oglu is an Azerbaijani politician and founder and leader of Azerbaijan National Independence Party , an opposition party in Azerbaijan...
, leader and former chairman of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party
Azerbaijan National Independence Party
The Azerbaijan National Independence Party is a political party in Azerbaijan.At the last elections , the party won 3.9 % of the popular vote and 2 out of 125 seats. Its candidate Ehtibar Mammadov won 2.6 % of the popular vote in the 15 October 2003 presidential elections.The party suffered a...
, Lala Shevket
Lala Shevket
Professor Dr. Lala Shevket is an Azerbaijani politician, the Leader of the National Unity Movement and Azerbaijan Liberal Party, and one of the co-founders of the "Azadliq" Political Bloc, which is the largest opposition bloc in Azerbaijan, consisting of Azerbaijan Liberal Party, Azerbaijan...
, the leader of Azerbaijan Liberal Party
Azerbaijan Liberal Party
The Azerbaijan Liberal Party is a liberal political party in Azerbaijan.It was founded on 3 June 1995 by the former Secreatry of State of Azerbaijan Prof. Dr. Lala Shevket on the Constituent Conference held in the town of Barda in the unoccupied part of Qarabagh region of Azerbaijan...
, Ali Masimov
Ali Masimov
Ali Masimov Ahmad oglu , , also known as Ali Masimli, served as Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan on Economic Policies and acted as Prime Minister of Azerbaijan for a brief period of time.-Early life:...
, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
The Prime Minister of Azerbaijan is the head of government of Azerbaijan. The current prime minister is Artur Rasizade.-Prime Ministers:* Fath Ali Khan Khoyski * Nasib Yusifbeyli...
under the late President Abulfaz Elchibey and Eldaniz Guliyev, chairman of the Intelligentsia Movement. The bloc was to be an alternative to traditional opposition presenting other options to voters dissatisfied with usual opposition candidates.
Namazov is fluent in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Russian
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
and Turkish
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
.