Arzu Rahimov Explained

Arzu Rahimov
Arzu Rəhimov
Chief of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan
Term Start:13 February 2012
Term End:17 April 2023
Predecessor:office established
Successor:Mürsal Ibrahimov
Office1:Chairman of State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic
Term Start1:30 April 2007
Term End1:13 February 2012
Predecessor1:office established
Successor1:Firudin Nabiyev
Term Start2:2006
Term End2:30 April 2007
President:Ilham Aliyev
Birth Date:1 October 1964
Birth Place:Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan ASSR, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
Party:New Azerbaijan Party
Branch:State Border Service
Serviceyears:21 years
Rank:Lieutenant general

Lieutenant general Arzu Rahimov Yusif oglu (Azerbaijani: Arzu Rəhimov Yusif oğlu; born 1 October 1964) is an Azerbaijani politician who served as the Chief of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan from 2012 to 2023.

Early life

Rahimov was born on 1 October 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.

Political career

In 2004, he was appointed the head of Khudat unit of border troops.[2] In 2006, Rahimov was appointed First Deputy Chief at the headquarters of Border Troops in Baku. On 30 April 2007, he was appointed the Chairman of newly established State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic.[1] [3] He's considered to be a professional officer, knowledgeable in migration issues.[2]

In February 2012, he was appointed the Chief of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan.[4]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic. ARZU YUSIF OGLU RAHIMOV . 15 December 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101205192614/http://migration.gov.az/index.php?section=001&subsection=009&lang=en. 5 December 2010 . live.
  2. News: GENERAL-MAYOR ARZU RƏHİMOV DÖVLƏT MİQRASİYA XİDMƏTİNİN RƏİSİ TƏYİN EDİLİB . General Major Arzu Rahimov appointed Chairman of State Migration Service . Media Forum . 30 April 2007 . 16 December 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717072556/http://www.mediaforum.az/articles.php?article_id=20070430093703257&page=00&lang=az . 17 July 2011 . dead .
  3. News: Arzu Rəhimov Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidmətinin rəisi təyin edilib . Arzu Rahimov appointed Chairman of State Migration Service . . 30 April 2007 . 16 December 2010.
  4. Web site: Leadership of State Service. Official website of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription of Azerbaijan. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190128095321/http://www.seferberlik.gov.az:80/en/military/menu/detail/217/ . 28 January 2019 . 16 January 2020.