Role Politician Name Yavar Jamalov | Religion Islam Preceded by office established | |
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Born October 17, 1949 (age 75) Col Besdəli village of Sabirabad Rayon, Azerbaijan ( 1949-10-17 ) | ||
Azerbaijani politician Yavar Jamalov Died at 68
Yavar Jamalov Talyb oglu (Azerbaijani: Yavər Camalov Talıb oğlu; born October 17, 1949) is an Azerbaijani politician serving as the first Minister of Defense Industry of Azerbaijan.
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Early life
Jamalov was born on October 17, 1949 in Çöl Beşdəli village of Sabirabad Rayon, Azerbaijan. In 2003-2006, he worked as the Director of Azneft production company. In 1967-1972, he studied at the Azerbaijan Oil and Chemistry Institute.
Political career
In March 2006, he was appointed the Minister of Defense Industry by President Ilham Aliyev. The ministry was established on December 16, 2005 on the basis of the State Special Machinery Manufacturing and Conservation Committee. Since taking the office, Jamalov has significantly improved Azerbaijan's military potential increasing domestic production of arms and weaponry and cooperating with more than 60 firms in 20 countries. Azerbaijan takes part in Special Operations Forces Exhibition every two years marketing Azerbaijan-made production.
Awards
On October 16, 2009 Jamalov was awarded with Shohrat Order by President Aliyev for his service in economic development of the country.