From the photo of the "Radio Azadlyg" news feed, the face of a gray-haired, self-confident man, who is sitting in a strict business suit, is looking at me in his office. Azerbaijani politician Ramiz Mehdiyev is the current head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, a famous academician. Today he is giving another interview, along the way commenting on the speech of Richard Morningstar, the US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan. His assessments and phrases are accurate and verified, but they sound easy and understandable. Calm, tactful, incredibly educated, competent and organized person. And how could it be otherwise, holding such a position and having vast management experience behind him.
The start of a long journey
Back in 1938, on April 17, a boy was born in the city of Baku, who was named Ramiz Mehdiyev. Unfortunately, there is no photo of his father and mother, as well asany information about them. It is known for certain that they come from Nakhichevan. Almost nothing is said or written about his parents in the press. And about the current family, which consists of a wife and two children: a son and a daughter, they try not to advertise information. It is not accepted among them among the people and, apparently, traditions are stronger than journalistic curiosity. However, the mysteries of this world-famous personality are just beginning. Over the long years of his political career, Ramiz Mehdiyev managed to surprise many with his unconventional approach to governing the country.
You need to study and work a lot - this is the key to success
Like many other boys, Ramiz Mehdiyev graduated from the Baku Nautical School in 1957 and immediately went to work. Having an incredible craving for education and quite serious ambitions, at the age of 23 he entered the Azerbaijan State University at the Faculty of History. Being a student and joining the Komsomol, Ramiz Mehdiyev holds the responsible post of the second secretary of the Nakhichevan regional committee of the Komsomol. Then there was postgraduate study at Moscow State University and 4 years of teaching scientific communism at Azerbaijan State University. The future head of the administration, Ramiz Mehdiyev, climbed the career ladder confidently, overcoming step by step. Without stopping his scientific activity, in 1993 he received the title of Doctor of Philosophy. He earned recognition in scientific circles abroad in April 2001, when he was elected an honorary member of the New York Academy of Sciences. Currently, Ramiz Mehdiyev isfull member of NAS AR.
Changing positions and making his way through the wilds of behind-the-scenes political intrigues, he became an experienced apparatchik, a master of palace intrigues and masterful resolution of various conflict situations.
Chess games and the gray cardinal
Who will argue with the statement that politics is a team game and skillfully played games? Ramiz Mehdiyev is considered a member of the "old team" of President Heydar Aliyev, who for 30 years has remained loyal to this government clan and is actively involved in its strengthening. However, if Ramiz had a trusting relationship with the father of current President Ilham Aliyev, then relations with his son are rather strained and they say that by appointing deputy heads of the administration, I. Aliyev reduced the broadest powers of Ramiz Mehdiyev, the so-called "grey eminence". But he has always been rightfully considered the main "ideologist" of the Azerbaijani ruling regime.
Is it time to retire
Today, the most influential member of the presidential team is 77 years old. The age is respectful and, perhaps, it is not worth saying that over such a long period of his political career, the politician managed to achieve both the respect and honor of many, but still … Maybe it's time for him to forget about business and start thinking about a well-deserved honorary pension? After all, if you just think about it, Ramiz Mehdiyev has been the head of the presidential administration for more than 20 years. Absolutely unthinkable and deservingrespect term. But no, it's too early to think about retirement, although many would be delighted with such news. Especially when you consider the politician's tough approach to running his country and to his work in general.
Formidable "hawk" of the presidential entourage
Times are changing, presidents and their entourage. But the principle of confrontation in parliament remains unchanged. Ramiz Mehdiyev is an opponent of the rapprochement between the countries of the West and Azerbaijan and sharply criticizes any processes leading to this. He is ruthless to his opponents and knows how to get his way. Maybe it was for these qualities that he was nicknamed the formidable "hawk" of the presidential entourage? Even today, when the whole world froze in anticipation of another world war, and every time shudders from disappointing news, this man continues his desperate struggle for justice and light! How much longer can a politician resist evil? This is still unknown, but in any case, it is already easy to understand that he will stand to the last!
Science is still fun
The indisputable fact is that Ramiz Mehdiyev has succeeded both as a politician and as an academician. His last scientific article about the order of double standards and the attitude of modern Azerbaijan towards it is brilliant and is an invaluable contribution to the theories of various sciences: history, philosophy, the theory of international relations. He considered it very important and necessary to show the foundations for preserving the traditions of Azerbaijani statehood. I did not forget to mention the factors that may possibly hinder this process. Incredibly, these processes, which take place in many other countries of the world, are rarely commented on scientifically. Therefore, this scientific work of Ramiz Mehdiyev is not only valuable, but also worthy of recognition and highest praise.
Ramiz Mehdiyev is a brilliant politician and scientist who strives every day to make this world a better place. Namely, such people should govern their people, guiding them and showing them the right path. Unfortunately, few countries today can boast of such leaders, which is a pity! One can only hope that this person will be able to carry the banner of justice for many years to come and show other countries and states how important it is to remain a wise and fair politician today, preserving a person in oneself! Academician, politician and person Ramiz Mehdiyev: his biography is worthy of respect!
