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Shahin Abdulla oglu Mustafayev
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Shahin Abdulla oglu Mustafayev

Deputy Prime Minister

Cabinet of Ministers

Source: nk.gov.az · checked 08.09.2026

Biography

Shahin Abdulla oglu Mustafayev was born in 1965. In 1989, he graduated from the Baku branch of the N. Voznesensky Institute of Finance and Economics.

In 1990–1991, he worked as chief accountant at the Baku Main Construction Administration, and in 1991–1992, as chief accountant at a small enterprise. From 1992 to 1999, he held positions ranging from inspector to head of department in the tax inspection system. In 1999–2000, he worked at the Main State Tax Inspection, and in 2000–2003, he was deputy head and head of department at the Ministry of Taxes. In 2003–2005, he worked as chief accountant and head of department at the State Oil Company, and in 2005–2006, he served as vice-president of the company. In September 2006, he was appointed First Deputy Minister of Taxes.

From October 31, 2008 to October 22, 2013, he served as Minister of Economic Development; from October 22, 2013 to January 15, 2016, as Minister of Economy and Industry; and from January 15, 2016 to October 22, 2019, as Minister of Economy. Since October 22, 2019, he has been Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

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