Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan facts for kids
A Foreign Minister is like a country's chief diplomat. Their main job is to represent their country to other nations around the world. They work to build friendships, make agreements, and solve problems peacefully. This list shows the important people who have held this role for Azerbaijan, from its early days as an independent country to today.
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What is a Foreign Minister?
A Foreign Minister is a very important person in a government. They are in charge of their country's relationships with other countries. Think of them as the main spokesperson for their nation on the world stage. They travel to different countries, meet with leaders, and talk about important global issues. Their goal is to protect their country's interests and promote peace and cooperation.
Azerbaijan's First Foreign Ministers (1918-1920)
Azerbaijan first became an independent country in 1918, right after World War I. This period was known as the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan. Even though it was a short time, the country had its own Foreign Ministers who started building relationships with other nations.
- Mammedhasan Hajinski (May 28, 1918 – October 6, 1918)
- Alimardan Topchubashev (October 6, 1918 – December 7, 1918)
- Fatali Khan Khoyski (December 26, 1918 – March 14, 1919)
- Mammad Yusif Jafarov (March 14, 1919 – December 22, 1919)
- Fatali Khan Khoyski, second term (December 24, 1919 – April 1, 1920)
Foreign Ministers During Soviet Times (1920-1991)
In 1920, Azerbaijan became part of the Soviet Union. During most of this time, the Soviet Union handled all foreign affairs for its member republics. This meant that Azerbaijan didn't have its own separate Foreign Minister for many years. However, the role was brought back later in the Soviet era.
- Nariman Narimanov (April, 1920 – May 2, 1921)
- Mirza Davud Huseynov (May 1921 – December, 1921)
- No Ministers of Foreign Affairs between 1921-1944
- Mahmud Aliyev (politician) (1944 – 1958)
- Tahire Tahirova (1959 – 1983)
- Elmira Qafarova (December 1, 1983 – December 22, 1987)
- Huseynaga Sadigov (January 23, 1988 – October 18, 1991)
Foreign Ministers of Modern Azerbaijan (Since 1991)
Azerbaijan became fully independent again in 1991, after the Soviet Union dissolved. Since then, the country has had its own Foreign Ministers who work to build strong relationships with countries all over the world. They play a key role in representing Azerbaijan's interests on the global stage.
- Huseynaga Sadigov (January 23, 1988 – May 29, 1992)
- Tofig Gasimov (July 4, 1992 – June 26, 1993)
- Hasan Hasanov (September 2, 1993 – February 16, 1998)
- Tofig Zulfugarov (March 5, 1998 – October 26, 1999)
- Vilayat Guliyev (October 26, 1999 – April 7, 2004)
- Elmar Mammadyarov (April 7, 2004 – )
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