Azad Rahimov
| Azad Rahimov Azad Rəhimov | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Republic | |
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Assumed office April 18, 2006 | |
| President | Ilham Aliyev |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 8, 1964 Baku, Azerbaijan |
Azad Arif oglu Rahimov (Azerbaijani: Azad Arif oğlu Rəhimov) is an Azerbaijani politician who serves as the Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Republic.[1]
Early life
Rahimov was born into the family of a housekeeper on October 8, 1964 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He graduated in 1981 from Baku's school No. 134 and in 1986 from the Azerbaijan University of Languages with a degree in the English language. In 1984, he started working as the chairman of Komsomol at school No. 245 of Baku's Khatai raion. From June 1986 through November 1987, he served in the Soviet Army and was stationed in Moscow. In 1987-1989, Rahimov worked in Khatai rayon committee and in 1989-1990 he was the chairman of Azerbaijan Youth Organization Committee. In 1994-1998, he worked as the Executive Director of Ros-IMESKO company. From 1998 until February 7, 2006, Rahimov was the Executive Director of Italdesign company.[2]
Political career
With the re-establishment of Youth and Sports as a separate ministry, Rahimov was appointed the minister.
He is married and has one child.[2]