| Vice President of Republic of Azerbaijan | |
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| Style | Madam Vice President Her Excellency |
| Appointer | President |
| Term length | No Term Limit |
| Inaugural holder | Mehriban Aliyeva |
| Formation | 2016 |
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The vice president of Azerbaijan is the second-highest constitutional office in Azerbaijan, after the president. The first and current vice president is First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva. Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, created the position of vice president in 2017 and appointed his wife to the position.[1][2][3]
If Aliyev were to step down, Aliyeva would become the president of Azerbaijan.[1] Critics, many of whom have labelled Aliyev an authoritarian leader, said the creation of the position was intended to consolidate the family's dynastic rule in Azerbaijan.[1]
- ^ a b c "Azerbaijan's president has chosen a new VP — his wife". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ Alba Prifti (2017-02-24). "Azerbaijan's president creates a VP position - and appoints his wife". CNN. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ Tamkin, Emily. "Azerbaijan's President Makes His Wife Second in Command". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2021-07-11.