President of Azerbaijan

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President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azərbaycan Prezidenti
Flag of the President of Azerbaijan.svg
Standard of the president
Ilham Aliyev 2022 (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Ilham Aliyev
since 31 October 2003
Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan
Executive branch of the Government of Azerbaijan
Type Head of state
Residence Zuğulba Residence in Baku (primary)
Term length Seven years,
unlimited number of terms [1]
Formation18 May 1990 [2]
First holder Ayaz Mutallibov
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan (1991–2002)
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan (2002–2017)
Vice President of Azerbaijan (2017–present)
Salary180,000 AZN annually [3]
Website The President of Azerbaijan

The president of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the head of state of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Constitution states that the president is the embodiment of executive power, commander-in-chief, "representative of Azerbaijan in home and foreign policies", and "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.

Contents

The primary workplace is the presidential building (also known as the presidential apparatus) on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku. [4] [5] [6] Ilham Aliyev, son of the former president, Heydar, was elected the 4th and current president on 31 October 2003 after his father's resignation due to his deteriorating health.

Selection process and term

Eligibility

Candidates for the position must be Azerbaijani citizens without age restrictions and have lived in Azerbaijan for at least 10 years. [7] According to the Constitution of Azerbaijan, the same person can be on the post of President an unlimited number of terms.

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. [8]

Term of office

Prior to 2009, the term of office was five years, with a maximum of two terms. A referendum in 2009 removed the limit on the number of terms, and in 2016, another referendum increased the term to seven years. According to the Azerbaijani administration, a longer term would provide for more continuity in decision-making. The Venice Commission, of which Azerbaijan is a member, warned that this and other provisions of the referendum gave "unprecedented" authority to the president, and could severely upset the balance of power. [1]

Inauguration

The official inauguration ceremony of the president is not publicly held, occurring with the participation of officials of the Azerbaijan state (representatives of political parties, public organizations, military personnel, religious figures), members of the government, deputies of the National Assembly, members of the president's family, as well as foreign representatives and other invited guests.

It is held within three days after the confirmation of the elected president by the Constitutional Court, during which the president takes the following oath: [9]

"I swear, while exercising the powers of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to observe the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to protect the independence and territorial integrity of the state, and to serve the people with dignity."

Then the person elected president of Azerbaijan puts his right hand on the Koran and takes the following oath:

"I will remain faithful to the national moral values and traditions created by the Azerbaijani people for centuries, and I will always hold them high."

Then the president-elect of Azerbaijan bows and kisses the Azerbaijani flag. The ceremony ends with a speech by the president-elect of Azerbaijan. The following is a list of presidential inaugurations:

PlaceDate
National Assembly Building17 June 1992 [10]
Heydar Aliyev Palace 10 October 1993 [11]
18 October 1998 [11]
31 October 2003 [11]
24 October 2008 [11]
National Assembly Building19 October 2013 [12]

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.

Military policy

The president serves as the supreme commander-in-chief of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. In this capacity, he has the power to declare a martial law.

Agencies under the president

Presidential Administration

The Office of the President of Azerbaijan is the executive administration of the president, and is in charge of fulfilling the constitutional responsibilities of the president. [13] The headquarters of office is located on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku. [14] It is currently headed by Samir Nuriyev.

Security Council

A meeting of the security council. Meeting of Security Council under chairmanship of Ilham Aliyev was held 10.jpg
A meeting of the security council.

The Security Council (Təhlükəsizlik Şurası) is an advisory body to the president, established on 10 April 1997. The Security Council ensures the creation of conditions for the President to exercise his constitutional powers in the field of security. The chairman of the Security Council under the president of Azerbaijan is the president of Azerbaijan. [15] The following people are members of the council:

PositionHolder
President/Chairman Ilham Aliyev
Vice President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva
Secretary of Security Council Ramil Usubov
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov
Chairman of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova
Head of the Presidential Administration Samir Nuriyev
Assistant to the President for Law Enforcement and Military AffairsFuad Alasgarov
Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan Kamran Aliyev
Minister of Internal Affairs Vilayat Eyvazov
Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov
Head of the State Border Service Elchin Guliyev
Head of the State Security Service Ali Nağıyev
Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Orkhan Sultanov

Chief military advisors to the president of Azerbaijan have included Nuraddin Sadigov (1993–1999), Tofig Aghahuseynov (1997–2002) and National Security Vahid Aliyev (since April 2002).

Symbols

Standard

After the oath of office has been taken by the elected president, the standard is handed over to the president. These devices are used to display the rank of his office and are used on special occasions. 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. [16] 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.

Military flag

The flag of the supreme commander-in-chief of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces was approved by the decree of President Ilham Aliyev on 11 April 2019. [17] The flag of the supreme commander-in-chief is the official military symbol of the president of Azerbaijan, with the original being kept in the service room of the president located in the Presidential Palace. It resembles the army flag but with the words "Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan". [17] [18]

Badge

Badge of the President. Az@rbaycan Prezidentinin dos nisani.jpg
Badge of the President.

The badge of the president (Prezidentinin döş nişanı) was approved by decree on September 15, 2008. [19] It is in the shape of an octagonal star made of 18 carat gold, placed in a circle with a diameter. In the center is a mined image of the State Emblem of Azerbaijan, which is surrounded by two rings and 60 diamonds are lined up between the rings. [20]

Residences

The main (since 2008) presidential residence is Zagulba (Azerbaijani : Zaqulba). [21] Also, the president has several part-time residences outside of Baku:

As well as several vacation residences:

Transport and security

Cars which belonged to Heydar Aliyev in Heydar Aliyev Center (GAZ-13, ZIL-41047, 1991 W140-600, 1994 W140-limo) Cars belonged to Heydar Aliyev in Heydar Aliyev Center.jpg
Cars which 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, [22] which is a unit within the Special State Protection Service. [23]

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 (1990–present)

No.President
(birth–death)
Term of officePolitical partyGovernmentElectedRef
PortraitNameTook officeLeft officeTime in office
1 Ayaz Mutalibov 1992.jpg Ayaz Mutallibov
Azerbaijani: Ayaz Mütəllibov
(1938–2022)
18 May 19906 March 19921 year, 293 days Communist
1. Mütəllibov II 1990
1991
First 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.
Emblem of Azerbaijan.svg Yagub Mammadov (acting)
Azerbaijani: Yaqub Məmmədov
(born 1941)
6 March 199214 May 199269 daysNone [24]
Ousted by the armed revolt led by Azerbaijan Popular Front.
(1) Ayaz Mutalibov 1992.jpg Ayaz Mutallibov
Azerbaijani: Ayaz Mütəllibov
(1938–2022)
14 May 199218 May 19924 daysNoneMütəllibov II
Deposed from his duty after takeover by Azerbaijan Popular Front.
Isa Gambar (cropped).jpg Isa Gambar (acting)
Azerbaijani: İsa Qəmbər
(born 1957)
18 May 199217 June 199230 days Musavat
[25]
Assumed temporary duties of president until the national elections in 1992.
2 Abulfaz Elchibey
Azerbaijani: Əbülfəz Elçibəy
(1938–2000)
17 June 199224 June 19931 year, 7 days Azerbaijani Popular Front Party 2. Elçibəy I 1992 [26]
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 the 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.
Heydar Aliyev (crop).jpg Heydar Aliyev
Azerbaijani: Heydər Əliyev
(1923–2003)
24 June 199310 October 1993108 days New Azerbaijan Party 3. H.Əliyev II
310 October 199331 October 200310 years 1993
1998
[27]
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 2022 (cropped).jpg Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijani: İlham Əliyev
(born 1961)
31 October 2003Incumbent20 years, 320 days New Azerbaijan Party 6. İ.Əliyev I 2003
2008
2013
2018
2024
[28]
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; 2011 Azerbaijani protests; Eurovision Song Contest 2012; 2013 Baku protests; 2014 Armenian–Azerbaijani clashes; 2014 Nagorno-Karabakh Mil Mi-24 shootdown; 2015 European Games; 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh clashes; Baku City Circuit; 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games; 2020 Armenian–Azerbaijani clashes; 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Timeline

Ilham AliyevHeydar AliyevAbulfaz ElchibeyIsa GambarYagub MammandovAyaz MutallibovPresident of Azerbaijan

Latest election

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ilham Aliyev New Azerbaijan Party 4,567,45892.12
Zahid Oruj Independent107,6322.17
Fazil Mustafa Great Order Party 98,4211.99
Qüdrat Hasanquliyev Whole Azerbaijan Popular Front Party 85,4111.72
Razi Nurullayev National Front Party 39,6430.80
Elşad Musayev  [ az ] Great Azerbaijan Party 32,8850.66
Fuad Aliyev  [ az ]Independent26,5170.53
Total4,957,967100.00
Valid votes4,957,96799.80
Invalid/blank votes9,8280.20
Total votes4,967,795100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,478,84076.68
Source: Turan Infocenter, CC

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