Valeh Barshadly

Valeh Barshadly
Valeh Bərşadlı
1st Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan
In office
September 5, 1991 – December 11, 1991
PresidentAyaz Mutalibov
Abulfaz Elchibey
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byTajeddin Mehdiyev
Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces
In office
December 11, 1991 – September 4, 1992
Preceded byColonel Rufat Amirov (acting)
Succeeded byColonel General Safar Abiyev (acting)
Personal details
Born(1927-07-06)July 6, 1927
DiedMay 15, 1999(1999-05-15) (aged 71)
Military service
Branch/service Azerbaijani Armed Forces
RankLieutenant General
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Valeh Eyyub oghlu Barshadly (Azerbaijani: Valeh Eyyub oğlu Bərşadlı; July 6, 1927 – May 15, 1999) also spelled as Valeh Barshadly, was the first Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan after restoration of its independence in 1991.