Eldar Mahmudov
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Eldar Mahmudov Ahmad oglu is an Azerbaijan
i politician serving as the Minister of National Security of Azerbaijan Republic.
in 1956 to the family of a scientist. He graduated from the Bunyadzadeh Institute of Economy in 1978 (B.A. in Finance
) and Baku State University
in 1993 (B.A. in Law
). He holds the military rank of Lieutenant General
as of March 16, 2005. Eldar Mahmudov is married and has three children.
. His duties included preventing organized crime and criminal investigation. In 1993, Mahmudov was appointed the Branch Chief of the Drugs Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Interior, afterwards promoted to the position of the deputy chief of the same department. In 1993-2003, Mahmudov was Chief of the Economic Crimes Department and the Operative Economic Coordination Bureau. In the beginning of 2004, he was appointed Chief of the Anti-Drugs Department.
Mahmudov frequently represented Azerbaijan at different conferences and seminars dedicated to the issues of war on terrorism, corruption, human trafficking, illegal drugs trade held in different countries within the framework of the influential international organizations. He participated in production of numerous international law documents, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption
. On July 24, 2004 he was appointed the Minister of National Security by President
Ilham Aliyev
.
for preservation of social order, keeping stability intact and fight against criminal activity.
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 serving as the Minister of National Security of Azerbaijan Republic.
Early life
Mahmudov was born 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...
in 1956 to the family of a scientist. He graduated from the Bunyadzadeh Institute of Economy in 1978 (B.A. in Finance
Finance
"Finance" is often defined simply as the management of money or “funds” management Modern finance, however, is a family of business activity that includes the origination, marketing, and management of cash and money surrogates through a variety of capital accounts, instruments, and markets created...
) and Baku State University
Baku State University
Baku State University is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established in 1919 by the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the University started with faculties of history and philology; physics and mathematics; law and medicine with an initial enrollment of 1094...
in 1993 (B.A. in Law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
). He holds the military rank of Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
as of March 16, 2005. Eldar Mahmudov is married and has three children.
Career
In 1980-2004 Mahmudov worked in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan RepublicMinister of Internal Affairs (Azerbaijan)
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan is an Azerbaijani government ministry for internal affairs, which is responsible for keeping the order, security and safety of population, officials, buildings and structures in the country...
. His duties included preventing organized crime and criminal investigation. In 1993, Mahmudov was appointed the Branch Chief of the Drugs Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Interior, afterwards promoted to the position of the deputy chief of the same department. In 1993-2003, Mahmudov was Chief of the Economic Crimes Department and the Operative Economic Coordination Bureau. In the beginning of 2004, he was appointed Chief of the Anti-Drugs Department.
Mahmudov frequently represented Azerbaijan at different conferences and seminars dedicated to the issues of war on terrorism, corruption, human trafficking, illegal drugs trade held in different countries within the framework of the influential international organizations. He participated in production of numerous international law documents, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption
United Nations Convention against Corruption
The United Nations Convention against Corruption is the first legally binding international anti-corruption instrument. In its 8 Chapters and 71 Articles, the UNCAC obliges its States Parties to implement a wide and detailed range of anti-corruption measures affecting their laws, institutions and...
. On July 24, 2004 he was appointed the Minister of National Security by President
President of Azerbaijan
The country of Azerbaijan is a presidential republic, with the President of Azerbaijan as the head of state, and the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan as head of government...
Ilham Aliyev
Ilham Aliyev
Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev is the President of Azerbaijan since 2003. He also functions as the Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party and the head of the National Olympic Committee...
.
Awards
Mahmudov has been awarded with Azerbaijani Flag OrderAzerbaijani Flag Order
Azerbaijani Flag Order , is an award presented by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.-History and status:Azerbaijani Flag order was among several medals and orders, requested to be reviewed and created by the President Abulfaz Elchibey on November 10, 1992 by a Presidential Decree No. 370....
for preservation of social order, keeping stability intact and fight against criminal activity.