Elchin Isaga oglu Guliyev

Elchin Isaga oglu Guliyev was born on September 22, 1967, in the city of Sumgayit. In 1988, he graduated from the Baku Higher Combined-Arms Command School.

In 1988–1992, he served in various officer positions in the Armed Forces of the USSR. In 1992, he became chief of the Khudat separate border checkpoint, and in 1996–2001, he was commander of the Khudat border detachment. On March 27, 2001, he was appointed Deputy Minister of National Security – Commander of the Border Troops.

On July 31, 2002, he was appointed Chief of the State Border Service – Commander of the Border Troops, and on June 5, 2017, Chief of the State Border Service. He was awarded the military rank of major general on August 15, 2001, lieutenant general on May 17, 2003, and colonel general on August 15, 2014.