Ilham Aliyev
- January 5, 2024
- World Leader
Quick Facts
Full Name | Ilham Aliyev |
Occupation | World Leader |
Date Of Birth | Dec 24, 1961(1961-12-24) |
Age | 63 |
Birthplace | Baku |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Ilham Aliyev Biography
Name | Ilham Aliyev |
Birthday | Dec 24 |
Birth Year | 1961 |
Place Of Birth | Baku |
Birth Country | Azerbaijan |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Parents | Heydar Aliyev, Zarifa Aliyeva |
Spouse | Mehriban Aliyeva |
Children(s) | Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva, Heydar Aliyev |
Ilham Aliyev is one of the most popular and richest World Leader who was born on December 24, 1961 in Baku, Azerbaijan. President of Azerbaijan who took office in 2003 amidst charges of nepotism and corruption. His regime is considered one of the most dishonest and authoritarian in the world and in 2009 he passed a referendum which removed the presidential consecutive term limit so that he could continue to rule his country.
Sacha Baron Cohen used his portrait as the one for his fictionalized leader of Kazakhstan.
Aliyev was born on 24 December 1961 in Baku. His grandfather was politician Aziz Aliyev. He is the son of ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva and Heydar Aliyev, who was his predecessor as President of Azerbaijan, serving from 1993 to 2003.
Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev (Azerbaijani: İlham Heydər oğlu Əliyev, [ilˈhɑm hejˈdæɾ oɣˈɫu æˈlijɪf] ; born 24 December 1961) is an Azerbaijani politician who is the fourth president of Azerbaijan, in office since 2003. He also functions as the Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party, Non Aligned Movement and the head of Azerbaijan’s National Olympic Committee.
His father Heydar Aliyev preceded him in office, as president of Azerbaijan from 1993 to 2003.
Ilham Aliyev Net Worth
Net Worth | $500 Million |
Source Of Income | World Leader |
House | Living in own house. |
Ilham Aliyev is one of the richest World Leader from Azerbaijan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ilham Aliyev 's net worth $500 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He ran the country’s government-owned oil company SOCAR, and negotiated with the West extraction rights.
Several international organizations have noted his concentration of state resources into the government’s hands has made him enormously wealthy, while many of his people live in poverty.
In his letter to the President Ilham Aliyev on the opening of 24th annual International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference in Baku, Donald Trump mentioned that US is strongly committed to Southern Gas Corridor which ensures energy security of Europe and appreciates Azerbaijan’s important role in supporting this global energy security.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Ilham Aliyev height 6 ft 2 in Ilham weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ilham Aliyev Dating?
According to our records, Ilham Aliyev married to Mehriban Aliyeva. As of December 1, 2023, Ilham Aliyev’s is not dating anyone.
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Ilham Aliyev is the president of the National Olympic Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic since 1997. During his presidency of the National Olympic Committee, Azerbaijan hosted some international sports events such as the 1st European Games, 4th Islamic Solidarity Games and 42nd Chess Olympiad.
Facts & Trivia
Ilham Ranked on the list of most popular World Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Azerbaijan. Ilham Aliyev celebrates birthday on December 24 of every year.
From 2001 to 2003, Aliyev was elected head of Azerbaijani delegation to Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE). Following that, in January 2003, he was elected Deputy-Chairman and bureau member of PACE. In April 2004, Mr. Aliyev was awarded with a medal and diploma of honorable member of PACE for his active participation in PACE events and commitment to European values. In August 2003, two months prior to the presidential elections, he was appointed as Prime Minister.
Top Facts about Ilham Aliyev
- Ilham Aliyev has been President of Azerbaijan since 2003.
- He succeeded his father, Heydar Aliyev, as president.
- Under his leadership, Azerbaijan’s economy has grown rapidly.
- Aliyev is known for his pro-Western foreign policy stance.
- He has faced criticism for limiting political freedoms in Azerbaijan.
- In 2020, he oversaw a military victory over Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
- Aliyev has been accused of corruption and nepotism by some critics.
- He was re-elected to a fourth term as president in 2018 with over 80% of the vote.
- The ruling party led by Aliyev dominates Azerbaijani politics.
- His wife Mehriban Aliyeva is the First Vice President of Azerbaijan.
What did Heydar Aliyev?
As head of the Azerbaijani KGB, Aliyev ran an anti-corruption campaign. Following the campaign, he became the undisputed leader of Azerbaijan. He was elected First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Azerbaijan Communist Party at its Plenary Session held on 12 July 1969.
How many kids does Aliyev have?
Ilham Aliyev married Mehriban Aliyeva in Baku on 22 January 1983. They have three children, Leyla, Arzu and Heydar; and five grandchildren. He is fluent in Azerbaijani, English, French, Russian and Turkish. His wife is also the first Vice President of Azerbaijan.
Who is the ruler of Azerbaijan?
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Incumbent Ilham Aliyev since 31 October 2003
Type| Head of state
Residence| Zuğulba Residence in Baku (primary)
Term length| Seven years, unlimited number of terms
How did Heydar Aliyev died?
Congestive heart failure
Who founded Azerbaijan?
Mammad Amin Rasulzade, a founder and spokesperson of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918, was widely regarded as Azerbaijan’s national leader.