Arzu Rahimov
Lieutenant general Arzu Rahimov Yusif oglu (Azerbaijani: Arzu Rəhimov Yusif oğlu; born October 1, 1964) is an Azerbaijani politician who serves as the Chief of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan.
Arzu Rahimov Arzu Rəhimov | |
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Chief of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan | |
Assumed office February 13, 2012 | |
President | Ilham Aliyev |
Preceded by | office established |
Chairman of State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic | |
In office April 30, 2007 – February 13, 2012 | |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | Firudin Nabiyev |
First Deputy Chief of State Border Service | |
In office 2006 – April 30, 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan | October 1, 1964
Military service | |
Branch/service | State Border Service |
Years of service | 21 years |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Early life
Rahimov was born on October 1, 1964 in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. In 1982–1986, he studied at High Military Political General Troops Academy in Russia. In 1986–1989, he served in various positions in the Soviet Armed Forces. After restoration of independence of Azerbaijan, he served in the State Border Service of Azerbaijan Republic from 1992 to 2004, and was promoted from Chief Military officer to Military Unit Commander. In 2004, he was conferred with military rank of Major General[1], and in 2012, with the military rank of Lieutenant general.[2]
Political career
In 2004, he was appointed the head of Khudat unit of border troops.[3] In 2006, Rahimov was appointed First Deputy Chief at the headquarters of Border Troops in Baku. On April 30, 2007 he was appointed the Chairman of newly established State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic.[1][4] He's considered to be a professional officer, knowledgeable in migration issues.[3]
In February 2012, he was appointed the Chief of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan.[2]
Rahimov has been awarded with 10 orders and medals. In addition to his native Azerbaijani, Rahimov is fluent in Russian. He is married and has two children.[1]
See also
References
- "State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic. ARZU YUSIF OGLU RAHIMOV". Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- "Leadership of State Service". Official website of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2020-01-16.
- "GENERAL-MAYOR ARZU RƏHİMOV DÖVLƏT MİQRASİYA XİDMƏTİNİN RƏİSİ TƏYİN EDİLİB" [General Major Arzu Rahimov appointed Chairman of State Migration Service]. Media Forum. 2007-04-30. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
- "Arzu Rəhimov Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidmətinin rəisi təyin edilib" [Arzu Rahimov appointed Chairman of State Migration Service]. RFE/RL. 2007-04-30. Retrieved 2010-12-16.