Lieutenant-general Mahmudov Eldar Akhmed ogly

Born in Baku city in 1956 in family of scientist. Graduated from the Institute of Economy named after D. Bunyatzade in 1978, faculty of finance-credit, Baku State University in 1993, faculty of law. Served in the army.

In 1980-2004 served in the Ministry of Interior. Worked at the departments on combating organized crime and criminal investigation.

In 1993 appointed chief of branch at the Drugs suppression department of the ministry of Interior, afterwards promoted to the position of the deputy chief of the mentioned Department.

In 1993-2003 held positions of chief of Department on combating economic crimes and Operative-coordination Bureau in the sphere of economy.

In the beginning of 2004 appointed chief of the Drugs suppression Head Department.

From time to time represented Azerbaijan Republic at different conferences and seminars dedicated to the issues of combating terrorism, corruption, trafficking of human beings, illegal drugs trade held in different countries within the framework of the influential international organizations. Took an immediate part in the development of numerous international law documents, including UN Convention against corruption.

Repeatedly decorated for the achievements and best results in the operative-service activity.

Appointed Minister of National Security of Azerbaijan Republic and promoted major-general by Decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republic No.320 of July 23, 2004.

Ministry of National Security Eldar Mahmudov was promoted a military rank of the lieutenant-general by Decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republic of March 16, 2004.

Married, has three children.