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Arguj Kalantarli | |
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 Arguj Kalantarli, Secretary-General of ICDO | |
| Born | December 7, 1981 Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan SSR |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Education | Azerbaijan University of Languages, Baku State University |
| Occupation | Secretary-General of International Civil Defence Organization |
Arguj Kalantarli (born December 7, 1981, in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan SSR) is an Azerbaijani government official and civil protection expert currently serving as the Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO). With over 20 years of professional experience, he has played a significant role in civil defense, emergency response coordination, and international humanitarian operations, particularly within the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan.
Early life and education
[edit]He pursued higher education at Azerbaijan University of Languages from 1999 to 2003, earning a Bachelor's degree in Philology with a focus on the English language. He later completed a second Bachelor's degree in International Law at Baku State University between 2009 and 2013.[1]
Career
[edit]Arguj Kalantarli began his career in 2005 at the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan, where he served as Senior Inspector in the department of foreign relations. His role involved fostering international cooperation and ensuring the effective management of customs procedures.[2]
In 2006, he joined the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan as Deputy Head of the International Activity Department. The following year, he was promoted to Head of the International Relations Department, a position he held until 2025.[3]
In this capacity, he was instrumental in coordinating international civil protection and disaster response activities and actively engaged with global organizations, enhanced bilateral cooperation, and contributed to regional emergency preparedness and humanitarian aid initiatives.[4]
Secretary-General of ICDO
[edit]In July 2025, during the 3rd extraordinary session held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Arguj Kalantarli was unanimously elected Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO), becoming the first Azerbaijani to lead the organization.[3] He was elected over candidates from Serbia, Tunisia, and Burkina Faso, receiving the support of 23 member states in the first round.[5]
As Secretary-General, he advocates for enhanced international coordination in disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and humanitarian assistance. He emphasizes the importance of global solidarity in addressing natural and man-made disasters and actively promotes capacity-building programs among member states.[6]
Views and public statements
[edit]Arguj Kalantarli has emphasized the need for global coordination in response to humanitarian disasters and natural or man-made emergencies. He has called on the international community for a unified and rapid response to crises, including the ongoing humanitarian situation in the world.[7]
Awards and honors
[edit]Arguj Kalantarli's honors include:[1]
- Medal "For Military Service"
- 3rd Degree Order "For Service to the Fatherland"
- 2nd Degree Order "For Service to the Fatherland"
Personal information
[edit]He owns proficiency in Azerbaijani (native), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Turkish (fluent), and French (pre-intermediate). [1]
He is married and has two children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ərgüc Kələntərli kimdir? - BMMT-nin baş katibi seçilən İLK AZƏRBAYCANLI".
- ^ "APA.AZ- Azərbaycan və dünyadan ən son xəbərlər".
- ^ a b "Ərgüc Kələntərli Beynəlxalq Mülki Müdafiə Təşkilatının Baş katibi seçilib".
- ^ "Бакинское метро вновь закрывается? - Официальный ответ". 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Ərgüc Kələntərli əksəriyyətin dəstəyini qazanıb - XİN". 11 July 2025.
- ^ "BMMT-nin yeni Baş katibi qlobal fəlakətlərə reaksiya verməklə bağlı çağırış edib- VİDEO".
- ^ https://azertag.az/en/xeber/ICDO_calls_for_unified_response_to_global_disasters-1795233
External links
[edit]Category:Azerbaijani diplomats Category:Azerbaijani government officials Category:1981 births Category:Living people Category:People from Nakhchivan Category:Baku State University alumni Category:Azerbaijan University of Languages alumni