Who is the father of Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan?

Ilham Aliyev’s father was Heydar Aliyev, who later became president of Azerbaijan in 1993. His mother was Zarifa Aliyeva, an Azeri ophthalmologist. He also has an older sister, Sevil Aliyeva.

What did Azerbaijan try to do with Khojaly?

Khojaly is landlocked between the capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), Stepanakert and the city of Askeran. In the course of the policy pursued by the head of the Central Committee of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (AzSSR), then president Heydar Aliyev deprived the native Armenian population of Khojaly.

Who is the first vice president of Azerbaijan?

Ilham Aliyev married Mehriban Pashayeva in Baku on 22 January 1983. They have three children: Leyla, Arzu and Heydar and five grandchildren. Apart from his native Azerbaijani, he is fluent in English, French, Russian and Turkish. His wife Mehriban Aliyeva is the first Vice President of Azerbaijan.

What is the capital of Azerbaijan trying to achieve?

Speculation on Khojaly: What is Azerbaijan trying to achieve? Khojaly is landlocked between the capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), Stepanakert and the city of Askeran.

Where did Ilham Aliyev go to secondary school?

Ilham Aliyev went to Secondary School No. 6 in Baku between 1967 and 1977. In 1977, Ilham Aliyev entered the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-MSIIR) and in 1982, continued his education as a postgraduate. In 1985 he received a PhD degree in history. From 1985 to 1990 Aliyev lectured at MSIIR.

When did Ilham Aliyev get re-elected as president?

Ilham Aliyev was re-elected in 2008 with 87% of the polls. A total of seven candidates filed to run in the election who had to collect 40,000 voter signatures. According to the report of the Election Observation Delegation from the European Parliament the elections took place with no reported unrest and few minor electoral violations.

What did Ilham Aliyev do with his oil wealth?

Azerbaijan’s oil wealth has made it possible for the country to host lavish international events, as well as engage in extensive lobbying efforts.