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Rahim Huseynov
Rəhim Hüseynov
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
In office
16 May 1992 – 26 January 1993
PresidentAyaz Mutallibov
Isa Gambar (acting)
Abulfaz Elchibey
DeputyArtur Rasizade
Preceded byHasan Hasanov
Firuz Mustafayev (acting)
Succeeded byAli Masimov (acting)
Panah Huseynov
Personal details
Born(1936-04-05)5 April 1936
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Transcaucasian SFSR, USSR
Died12 November 2023(2023-11-12) (aged 87)
Residence(s)Baku, Azerbaijan
OccupationEngineer

Rahim Alihuseyn oghlu Huseynov (Azerbaijani: Rəhim Əlihüseyn oğlu Hüseynov; 5 April 1936 – 12 November 2023) was an Azerbaijani politician who was the third prime minister of Azerbaijan.[1]

Early life

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Huseynov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. He studied at the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys from 1953 through 1959, obtaining a degree in Metallurgy Engineering. From 1959–1962 he worked in various positions at the Azerbaijan Pipe Manufacturing Factory. From 1962 until 1965, Huseynov served as head of department at the Azerbaijan SSR State Planning Committee. From 1965–1965, he served as deputy manager of the financial technical supplies committee and as the chairman of the same government office. In the 1990's, Huseynov was a co-founder and chairman of Azerbaijani Scientists and Engineers Union.[1]

Political career

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Huseynov was the chairman of the Azerbaijan State Planning Committee and deputy chairman of Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan from 1989 through 1992. In May 1992, Huseynov was appointed prime minister of Azerbaijan and served until January 1993, when he resigned from the post of his own will.[1] During his term in office, GNP fell by 20%.[2]

Death

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Huseynov died on 12 November 2023, at the age of 87. He was buried next to his wife at Yasamal cemetery.[3][4]

Awards

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Huseynov was awarded the Order of Friendship of Peoples, Order of the Red Banner of Labour and Order of the Badge of Honour during his career.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Directory of Biographies. Rahim Huseynov". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  2. ^ Dawisha, Karen; Parrott, Bruce (1994). Russia and the new states of Eurasia: the politics of upheaval. New York: University of Cambridge. p. 192. ISBN 0-521-45262-7. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Azərbaycanın keçmiş Baş naziri vəfat edib". Report İnformasiya Agentliyi (in Azerbaijani). 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  4. ^ Ayaz Mütəllibovun və Elçibəyin Baş naziri Rəhim Hüseynov kimdir?
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
1992–1993
Succeeded by