First Lady of Azerbaijan
| First Lady of Azerbaijan | |
|---|---|
 | |
since 31 October 2003 | |
| Inaugural holder | Adila Mutallibova |
| Formation | 30 August 1991 |
The First Lady of Azerbaijan is the title and position attributed to the wife of the President of Azerbaijan. The current First Lady is Mehriban Aliyeva, wife of President Ilham Aliyev, who has held the position since 31 October 2003.[1]
First Ladies of Azerbaijan (since 1991)
| First Lady | Term Begins | Term Ends | President of Azerbaijan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| az | 30 August 1991 | 6 March 1992 | Ayaz Mutallibov | |
| ? | 6 March 1992 | 14 May 1992 | Yagub Mammadov (acting) | |
| az | 14 May 1992 | 18 May 1992 | Ayaz Mutallibov | |
| Aida Bağırova | 19 May 1992 | 16 June 1992 | Isa Gambar | |
| Helime Aliyeva | 16 June 1992 | 1 September 1993 | Abulfaz Elchibey | |
| Position vacant | 3 October 1993 | 31 October 2003 | Heydar Aliyev | Aliyev's wife, Zarifa Aliyeva, died in 1985[2] |
| Mehriban Aliyeva | 31 October 2003 | Present | Ilham Aliyev |
References
- ^ Sindelar, Daisy (2013-06-13). "The Political Rise Of Azerbaijan's First Lady". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ "Heydar Aliyev obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 2003-12-15. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
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