Prime Minister of Azerbaijan

The prime minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the head of government of Azerbaijan. The current prime minister is Ali Asadov on 8 October 2019 following the removal of Novruz Mammadov.
Due to the central role of the president in the political system, the activities of the executive branch are significantly influenced by the head of state.

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Historical background

In the era of the Soviet Union, the head of government was the chairman of Council of People's Commissars and the chairman of the Council of Ministers. People who held those positions are sometimes referred to as the prime ministers. They may have also been referred to as Premier of Ministers, or simply premier.

Succession of the presidency

The prime minister is the third-highest constitutional office in Azerbaijan. In the event of the president's death, resignation or impeachment, the prime minister is second in the line of succession, after the first vice-president. Until September 2016, when the office of First Vice-President was created, the prime minister was first in line.