Yavar Jamalov Talyb oglu ( az, Yavər Camalov Talıb oğlu; 17 October 1949 – 23 June 2018) was an
Azerbaijan
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i politician who served as the first
Minister of Defense Industry of Azerbaijan.
Early life
Jamalov was born on 17 October 1949 in
Çöl Beşdəli village of
Sabirabad Rayon,
Azerbaijan
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. 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
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Ilham Aliyev. The ministry was established on 16 December 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.
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Awards
On 16 October 2009 Jamalov was awarded with Shohrat Order
Shohrat Order ( az, Şöhrət ordeni), translated as ''Order of Glory'', is an award presented by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
History and status
The order was created by the Decree No. 757 of the President of Azerbaijan, Heydar ...
by President Aliyev for his service in economic development of the country.
See also
*Azerbaijani Armed Forces
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces ( az, Azərbaycan Silahlı Qüvvələri) were re-established according to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Armed Forces from 9 October 1991. The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) had originally formed ...
References
1949 births
2018 deaths
People from Sabirabad
Government ministers of Azerbaijan
Recipients of the Shohrat Order
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