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Executive branch Azerbaijan, in 33 editions.
The entry for Azerbaijan published Executive branch in 33 editions of 34, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1992
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1992 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
president, Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President-elect Ebulfez ELCIBEY (since 7 June 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Rahim GUSEYNOV (since 14 May 1992)
Published as “Elections”
- National Parliament:
- last held NA September 1990 (next expected to be held late 1992);
- results - seats - (360 total) Communists 280, Democratic Bloc 45 (grouping of opposition parties), other 15, vacant 20;
- note - these figures are approximate
- President:
- held 8 September 1991 (next to be held 7 June 1992); results - Ebulfez ELCIBEY (6,390 unofficial)
president, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President-elect Ebulfez ELCIBEY (since 7 June 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Rahim GUSEYNOV (since 14 May 1992)
National Parliament:
last held NA September 1990 (next expected to be held late 1992); results -
seats - (360 total) Communists 280, Democratic Bloc 45 (grouping of
opposition parties), other 15, vacant 20; note - these figures are
approximate
President:
held 8 September 1991 (next to be held 7 June 1992); results - Ebulfez
ELCIBEY (6,390 unofficial)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 8 June 1992 (next to be held NA); results - Abdulfaz Ali ELCHIBEY, won 60% of vote
- National Council:
- last held 30 September and 14 October 1990 for the Supreme Soviet (next expected to be held late 1993 for the National Council);
- seats for Supreme Soviet - (360 total) Communists 280, Democratic Bloc 45 (grouping of opposition parties), other 15, vacant 20;
- note - on 19 May 1992 the Supreme Soviet was disbanded in favor of a Popular Front-dominated National Council;
- seats - (50 total) 25 Popular Front, 25 opposition elements
Published as “Executive branch”
president, council of ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Ebulfez ELCHIBEY (since 7 June 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Penah HUSEYNOV (since 29 April 1993; resigned 7 June 1993; likely replacement - E'tibar MAMEDOV);
- National Parliament Chairman Isa GAMBAROV (since 19 May 1992; resigned 13 June 1993; likely replacement Geydar ALIYEV)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
last held 8 June 1992 (next to be held NA); results - Abdulfaz Ali ELCHIBEY,
won 60% of vote
National Council:
last held 30 September and 14 October 1990 for the Supreme Soviet (next
expected to be held late 1993 for the National Council); seats for Supreme
Soviet - (360 total) Communists 280, Democratic Bloc 45 (grouping of
opposition parties), other 15, vacant 20; note - on 19 May 1992 the Supreme
Soviet was disbanded in favor of a Popular Front-dominated National Council;
seats - (50 total) 25 Popular Front, 25 opposition elements
president, council of ministers
Chief of State:
President Ebulfez ELCHIBEY (since 7 June 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Penah HUSEYNOV (since 29 April 1993; resigned 7 June 1993;
likely replacement - E'tibar MAMEDOV); National Parliament Chairman Isa
GAMBAROV (since 19 May 1992; resigned 13 June 1993; likely replacement
Geydar ALIYEV)
The entry for Azerbaijan did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993);
- election last held 3 October 1993 (next to be held NA);
- results - Heydar ALIYEV won 97% of vote
- head of government:
- Acting Prime Minister Fuad QULIYEV (since 9 October 1994);
- First Deputy Prime Ministers Abbas ABBASOV,
- Samed SADYKOV,
- Vahid AKHMEDOV (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president and confirmed by the Mejlis
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993); election
last held 3 October 1993 (next to be held NA); results - Heydar ALIYEV
won 97% of vote
head of government: Acting Prime Minister Fuad QULIYEV (since 9
October 1994); First Deputy Prime Ministers Abbas ABBASOV, Samed
SADYKOV, Vahid AKHMEDOV (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president and
confirmed by the Mejlis
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993) was elected by popular vote;
- election last held 3 October 1993 (next to be held 1997 or 1998);
- results - Heydar ALIYEV won 97% of vote
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Fuad QULIYEV (since 9 October 1994), First Deputy Prime Ministers Abbas ABBASOV (since NA), Samed SADYKOV (since NA), Vahid AKHMEDOV (since NA), Elchin EFENDIYEV (since NA) were appointed by the president and confirmed by the Milli Mejlis
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president and confirmed by the Mejlis
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993); election 1993) was
elected by popular vote; election last held 3 October 1993 (next to
be held NA); 1997 or 1998); results - Heydar ALIYEV
head of government: Acting Prime Minister Fuad QULIYEV (since 91994);
1994), First Deputy Prime Ministers Abbas ABBASOV, ABBASOV (since NA), SamedSADYKOV, SADYKOV (since NA), Vahid AKHMEDOV (since NA), Elchin EFENDIYEV
(since NA) were appointed by the president and confirmed by the
Milli Mejlis
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president and
confirmed by the Mejlis
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since NA November 1996);
- First Deputy Prime Ministers Abbas ABBASOV (since NA), Samed SADYKOV (since NA), Vahid AKHMEDOV (since NA), Elchin EFENDIYEV (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 3 October 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Heydar ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Heydar ALIYEV 97%
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993) waselected by popular vote; election last held 3 October 1993 (next tohead of government: Prime Minister
be held 1997 or 1998); results - Heydar ALIYEV won 97% of voteFuad QULIYEV Artur RASIZADE (since 9 October NA November1994), 1996); First Deputy Prime Ministers Abbas ABBASOV (since NA), Samed
SADYKOV (since NA), Vahid AKHMEDOV (since NA), Elchin EFENDIYEV
NA) were
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed
by the National AssemblyMilli Mejlis elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;cabinet: Council of Ministers was election last held 3 October 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); prime
minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and
and confirmed by the Mejlis National Assembly
election results: Heydar ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote -
Heydar ALIYEV 97%
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 3 October 1993 (next to be held October 1998);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Heydar ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote-Heydar ALIYEV 97%
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since NA 26 November1996); First Deputy Prime Ministers Abbas ABBASOV (since NA), Samed 1996)
SADYKOV (since NA), Vahid AKHMEDOV (since NA), Elchin EFENDIYEV (since
NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed
by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
election last held 3 October 1993 (next to be held NA October 1998); prime
prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Heydar ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote -Heydar vote-Heydar ALIYEV 97%
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 11 October 1998 (next to be held October 2003);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Heydar ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote--Heydar ALIYEV 76%
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November
1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed
confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
election last held 3 11 October 1993 1998 (next to be held October 1998); 2003);
prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the
president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Heydar ALIYEV elected president; percent ofvote-Heydar vote--Heydar ALIYEV 97% 76%
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 11 October 1998 (next to be held October 2003);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Heydar ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Heydar ALIYEV 76%
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
election results: Heydar ALIYEV elected reelected president; percent of
vote--Heydar
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993) head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November 1996) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 11 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly election results: Heydar ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Heydar ALIYEV 77.6%, Etibar MAMEDOV 11.8%, Nizami SULEYMANOV 8.2%
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)76% 77.6%, Etibar MAMEDOV 11.8%, Nizami SULEYMANOV 8.2%
- chief of state:
- President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 11 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Heydar ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Heydar ALIYEV 77.6%,
- Etibar MAMEDOV 11.8%,
- Nizami SULEYMANOV 8.2%
chief of state: President Heydar ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 November 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term; election last held 11 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003); prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Heydar ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Heydar ALIYEV 77.6%, Etibar MAMEDOV 11.8%, Nizami SULEYMANOV 8.2%
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held NA October 2008);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAROV 14%
chief of state: President Heydar Ilham ALIYEV (since 18 June 1993) 31 October 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 26 4 November 1996) 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term; election last held 11 15 October 1998 2003 (next to be held NA October 2003); 2008); prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Heydar Ilham ALIYEV reelected elected president; percent of vote - Heydar Ilham ALIYEV 77.6%, Etibar MAMEDOV 11.8%, Nizami SULEYMANOV 8.2% 76.8%, Isa GAMBAROV 14%
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held NA October 2008);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14%
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term; election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held NA October 2008); prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAROV GAMBAR 14%
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held October 2008);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14%
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term; election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held NA October 2008); prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14%
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held October 2008);
- prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14%
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held October 2008); prime minister and first deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14%
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held in October 2008);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14%
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV (since 10 November 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 October 2003 (next to be held in October 2008); prime minister and first deputy prime ministers minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Ilham ALIYEV elected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14%
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 15 October 2008 (next to be held in October 2013);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 88.7%,
- Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%,
- five other candidates with smaller percentages
note: several political parties boycotted the election due to unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas ABBASOV Yaqub EYYUBOV (since 10 November 2003) June 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 October 2003 2008 (next to be held in October 2008); 2013); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results: Ilham ALIYEV elected reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 76.8%, Isa GAMBAR 14% 88.7%, Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%, five other candidates with smaller percentages
note: several political parties boycotted the election due to unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 15 October 2008 (next to be held in October 2013);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 89%,
- Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%,
- five other candidates with smaller percentages
note: several political parties boycotted the election due to unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
chief of state:
President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government:
Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections:
president elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 October 2008 (next to be held in October 2013); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results:
Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 88.7%, 89%, Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%, five other candidates with smaller percentages
note:
several political parties boycotted the election due to unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for unlimited terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2008 (next to be held in October 2013);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 89%,
- Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%,
- five other candidates with smaller percentages
note: several political parties boycotted the election due to unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
chief of state:
President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government:
Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote to for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); unlimited terms); election last held on 15 October 2008 (next to be held in October 2013); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results:
Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 89%, Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%, five other candidates with smaller percentages
note:
several political parties boycotted the election due to unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for unlimited terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2008 (next to be held in October 2013);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 89%,
- Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%,
- five other candidates with smaller percentages
note: several political parties boycotted the election due to perceived unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
chief of state:
President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government:
Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for unlimited terms); election last held on 15 October 2008 (next to be held in October 2013); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results:
Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 89%, Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%, five other candidates with smaller percentages
note:
several political parties boycotted the election due to perceived unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for unlimited terms);
- election last held on 9 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 84.5%,
- Jamil HASANLI 5.5%,
- other 10%
note: OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
chief of state:
President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government:
Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for unlimited terms); election last held on 15 9 October 2008 2013 (next to be held in October 2013); 2018); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results:
Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV 89%, Igbal AGHAZADE 2.9%, five 84.5%, Jamil HASANLI 5.5%, other candidates with smaller percentages 10%
note:several political parties boycotted the election due to perceived unfair conditions; OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006);
- note - RASIZADE was previously prime minister from 20 July 1996 to 4 August 2003
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for unlimited terms);
- election last held on 9 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 84.5%,
- Jamil HASANLI (National Council of Democratic Forces) 5.5%,
- other 10%
note: OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
chief of state:
head of government:2006) 2006); note - RASIZADE was previously prime minister from 20 July 1996 to 4 August 2003
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for unlimited terms); election last held on 9 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
election results:
note:
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006);
- note - RASIZADE was previously prime minister from 20 July 1996 to 4 August 2003
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for unlimited terms);
- election last held on 9 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum will expand presidential terms from 5 to 7 years when it formally takes effect;
- a separate constitutional amendment approved in the September 2016 referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 84.5%, Jamil HASANLI (National Council of Democratic Forces) 5.5%, other 10%
note: OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003) 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006); note - RASIZADE was previously prime minister from 20 July 1996 to 4 August 2003
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for unlimited terms); election last held on 9 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum will expand presidential terms from 5 to 7 years when it formally takes effect; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the September 2016 referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the
election results: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; president in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 84.5%, Jamil HASANLI (National Council of Democratic Forces) 5.5%, other 10%
note: OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Novruz MAMMADOV (since 21 April 2018); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for unlimited terms);
- election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded presidential terms from 5 to 7 years;
- a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%,
- Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%,
- other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE Novruz MAMMADOV (since 4 November 2003); 21 April 2018); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006); note - RASIZADE was previously prime minister from 20 July 1996 to 4 August 2003 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year 7-year term (eligible for unlimited terms); election last held on 9 October 2013 11 April 2018 (next to be held in October 2018); 2025); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum will expand expanded presidential terms from 5 to 7 years when it formally takes effect; years; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the September 2016 same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
election results: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 84.5%, Jamil HASANLI (National Council of Democratic Forces) 5.5%, 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10% 10.9%
note: OSCE observers concluded that noted shortcomings in the election did not meet international standards election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for unlimited terms);
- election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded presidential terms from 5 to 7 years;
- a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%,
- Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%,
- other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Novruz MAMMADOV Ali ASADOV (since 21 April 2018); 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for unlimited terms); election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded presidential terms from 5 to 7 years; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
election results: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term;
- a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms;
- election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded the presidential term from 5 to 7 years;
- a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%,
- Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%,
- other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed (if needed) for a 7-year term (eligible term; a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms); terms; election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded the presidential terms term from 5 to 7 years; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
election results: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term;
- a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms;
- election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded the presidential term from 5 to 7 years;
- a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president (11 April 2018) in first round;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%,
- Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%,
- other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term; a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms; election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded the presidential term from 5 to 7 years; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president
election results: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president (11 April 2018) in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since 13 February 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term;
- a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms;
- election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held on 7 February 2024);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum extended the presidential term from 5 to 7 years;
- a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president;
- however, no additional vice-presidents have been appointed since the constitutional amendment was passed
- election results:
- Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%,
- Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%,
- other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006) 13 February 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term; a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms; election last held on 11 April 2018 (next to be held in 2025); on 7 February 2024); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum expanded extended the presidential term from 5 to 7 years; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president president; however, no additional vice-presidents have been appointed since the constitutional amendment was passed
election results: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president (11 April 2018) in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term;
- a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms;
- election last held on 7 February 2024 (next to be held in 2031);
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum extended the presidential term from 5 to 7 years;
- a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president;
- however, no additional vice presidents have been appointed since the constitutional amendment was passed
- election results:
- 2024: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 92.1%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 2.2% ;
- on 16 February 2024, Ali ASADOV reappointed prime minister by parliamentary vote, 105-1
2018: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round;
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003); First Vice President Mehriban ALIYEVA (since 21 February 2017) 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since 13 February 2003) 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term; a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms; election last held on 11 April 2018 7 February 2024 (next to be held on 7 February 2024); in 2031); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum extended the presidential term from 5 to 7 years; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice-president vice president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president; however, no additional vice-presidents vice presidents have been appointed since the constitutional amendment was passed
election results:
2024: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 92.1%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 2.2% ; on 16 February 2024, Ali ASADOV reappointed prime minister by parliamentary vote, 105-1
2018: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10.9%
note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing
- chief of state:
- President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term;
- a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms;
- prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
- most recent election date:
- 7 February 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 92.1%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 2.2% ;
- on 16 February 2024, Ali ASADOV reappointed prime minister by parliamentary vote, 105-1
2018: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round;
- expected date of next election:
- 2031
chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali ASADOV (since 8 October 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds (if needed) for a 7-year term; a single individual is eligible for unlimited terms; election last held on 7 February 2024 (next to be held in 2031); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum extended the presidential term from 5 to Assembly
most recent election date: 7 years; a separate constitutional amendment approved in the same referendum also introduced the post of first vice president and additional vice-presidents, who are directly appointed by the president; however, no additional vice presidents have been appointed since the constitutional amendment was passed February 2024
election results:
2024: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 92.1%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 2.2% ; on 16 February 2024, Ali ASADOV reappointed prime minister by parliamentary vote, 105-1
2018: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10.9%note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack expected date of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing next election: 2031
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