Ilham Aliyev - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
Explore Ilham Aliyev net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! 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. In this article, we will discover how old is Ilham Aliyev? Who is Ilham Aliyev dating now & how much money does Ilham Aliyev have?
| Name | Ilham Aliyev |
| First Name | Ilham |
| Last Name | Aliyev |
| Occupation | World Leader |
| Birthday | December 24 |
| Birth Year | 1961 |
| Place of Birth | Baku |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | Azerbaijan |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Heydar Aliyev, Zarifa Aliyeva |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Mehriban Aliyeva |
| Children(s) | Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva, Heydar Aliyev |
Ilham Aliyev Biography
Ilham Aliyev is one of the most popular and richest World Leader who was born on December 24, 1961 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 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.
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.
Ilham Aliyev Net Worth
Ilham 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: January 13, 2024)
He ran the country’s government-owned oil company SOCAR, and negotiated with the West extraction rights.
| Net Worth | $500 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | World Leader |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1994-2003, he was the vice-president, and later the first vice-president of SOCAR, the state-owned Azerbaijani oil and gas company. He was one of the key figures during the negotiations between the Azerbaijani government and Western oil companies that resulted in several advantageous production sharing agreements, and actively involved in the implementation of Heydar Aliyev’s oil strategy. He is an author of numerous research works on geopolitical aspects of oil strategy of sovereign Azerbaijan. He holds a doctorate degree in political sciences.
In 1995, Aliyev was elected to the Parliament of Republic of Azerbaijan; later he became president of the National Olympic Committee (still incumbent).
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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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.
Who is Ilham Aliyev Dating?
According to our records, Ilham Aliyev married to Mehriban Aliyeva . As of January 13, 2024, Ilham Aliyev’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Ilham Aliyev. You may help us to build the dating records for Ilham Aliyev!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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Ilham Aliyev height 6 ft 2 in Ilham weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
He went to Secondary School No. 6 in Baku between 1967 and 1977. In 1977, 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 MSUIR. From 1991 to 1994, he led a group of private industrial-commercial enterprises.
Since 1997, Aliyev is the president of the National Olympic Committee of Azerbaijan. For his contribution to the development of sports and Olympic movement, he was awarded the highest order of International Olympic Committee and Grand Cordon Order of Merit of the International Military Sports Council.
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.
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.
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?
| 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.
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