Arzu Rahimov

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Arzu Rahimov
Arzu Rəhimov
Chief of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan
Assumed office
February 13, 2012
PresidentIlham Aliyev
Preceded byoffice established
Chairman of State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic
In office
April 30, 2007 – February 13, 2012
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byFirudin Nabiyev
First Deputy Chief of
State Border Service
In office
2006 – April 30, 2007
Personal details
Born (1964-10-01) October 1, 1964 (age 57)
Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
Military service
Branch/serviceState Border Service
Years of service21 years
RankLieutenant general

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.

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[]

  1. ^ a b c "State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic. ARZU YUSIF OGLU RAHIMOV". Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
  2. ^ a b "Leadership of State Service". Official website of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2020-01-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b "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.
  4. ^ "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.


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