Huseynaga Sadigov
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Huseynaga Sadigov Musa oglu ( (born in 1940), also spelled as Huseynaga Sadikhov is an Azerbaijan
i politician
and diplomat
.
, Azerbaijan
. In 1963, he graduated from Azerbaijan University of Languages
named after Mirza Fatali Akhundov
with a degree in European languages. He continued his post graduate studies
at the same university. At the same time, Sadigov worked as a translator and assistant director of the All Soviet Intourist Joint Stock Organization as well as the director of the Azerbaijani hotel complex which was being built at the time. In 1968, he completed international tourism courses at the Council of Ministers of the USSR.
Azerbaijan SSR
and Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party
. From 1974 until 1988, Sadigov joined the diplomatic service
and worked at the embassy of USSR in Berlin (East Germany) and the consulates-general in Leipzig and Rostock (East Germany). From 1988 through 1991, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan SSR. After the declaration of independence of Azerbaijan in 1991, Sadigov was appointed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic.
In 1989, he received the status of Advisor to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 1st rank of USSR and in 1992 - the diplomatic status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of Azerbaijan. During his term in office, Sadigov was strong proponent of Azerbaijan cooperation with and eventual joining of NATO. The pro-western position of the country was declared by him on December 4, 1991, weeks before the official dissolution of Soviet Union.
In 1992, he was replaced by Tofig Gasimov
and appointed the ambassador to Germany
, Switzerland
, Belgium
, the Netherlands, Luxembourg
and Austria
. His term ended in 2005.
, Arabic
, Turkish
and Russian
.
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...
i politician
Politician
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and diplomat
Diplomat
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.
Early life
Sadigov was born on March 14, 1940 in BakuBaku
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...
, Azerbaijan
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...
. In 1963, he graduated from Azerbaijan University of Languages
Azerbaijan 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...
named after Mirza Fatali Akhundov
Mirza Fatali Akhundov
Mirza Fatali Akhundov , former – Akhundzade , was a celebrated Azerbaijani author, playwright, philosopher, and founder of modern literary criticism, "who acquired fame primarily as the writer of European-inspired plays in the Azeri language"...
with a degree in European languages. He continued his post graduate studies
Postgraduate education
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at the same university. At the same time, Sadigov worked as a translator and assistant director of the All Soviet Intourist Joint Stock Organization as well as the director of the Azerbaijani hotel complex which was being built at the time. In 1968, he completed international tourism courses at the Council of Ministers of the USSR.
Political career
Starting from 1971, he worked in managerial positions at the Cabinet of Ministers ofCabinet of Azerbaijan
The Cabinet of Azerbaijan is the chief executive body of the Republic of Azerbaijan.-The Executive Power:The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the head of state....
Azerbaijan SSR
Azerbaijan SSR
The Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic , also known as the Azerbaijan SSR for short, was one of the republics that made up the former Soviet Union....
and Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party
Azerbaijan Communist Party
The Azerbaijan Communist Party was the ruling political party in the Azerbaijan SSR, making it effectively a branch of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union...
. From 1974 until 1988, Sadigov joined the diplomatic service
Diplomatic service
Diplomatic service is the body of diplomats and foreign policy officers maintained by the government of a country to communicate with the governments of other countries. Diplomatic personnel enjoy diplomatic immunity when they are accredited to other countries...
and worked at the embassy of USSR in Berlin (East Germany) and the consulates-general in Leipzig and Rostock (East Germany). From 1988 through 1991, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan SSR. After the declaration of independence of Azerbaijan in 1991, Sadigov was appointed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic.
In 1989, he received the status of Advisor to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 1st rank of USSR and in 1992 - the diplomatic status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of Azerbaijan. During his term in office, Sadigov was strong proponent of Azerbaijan cooperation with and eventual joining of NATO. The pro-western position of the country was declared by him on December 4, 1991, weeks before the official dissolution of Soviet Union.
In 1992, he was replaced by Tofig Gasimov
Tofig Gasimov
-Early life:Gasimov was born in Leki village of Agdash Rayon, Azerbaijan. In 1945-1955, he studied in Agstafa city school. In 1955-1960, he was enrolled at Azerbaijan State University and graduated with a degree in Physics and Mathematics using Stalin scholarship. After graduation, he worked at...
and appointed the ambassador to Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
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, Belgium
Belgium
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, the Netherlands, Luxembourg
Luxembourg
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and Austria
Austria
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. His term ended in 2005.
Works and awards
Sadigov authored more than 50 political articles in German and Azerbaijani media. In 2007, Huseynaga Sadigov was awarded with German Federal Cross of Merit for his service in developing the Azerbaijan-Germany relations. He has two children. He's fluent in GermanGerman language
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, Arabic
Arabic language
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, 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,...
and 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...
.