Baylar Eyyubov

Baylar Hasan oghlu Eyyubov (, born 11 March 1951) is a Colonel-General, the Chief of the Security Service of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. First Deputy Chief of the Special State Protection Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan (2003–2020). He has been described as an influential actor in Azerbaijani politics due to his close relationship to Azerbaijan's authoritarian leader Ilham Aliyev.

During his two decades as head of security for Ilham Aliyev, Eyyubov has enriched himself considerably.

On September 20, 1993, Baylar Eyyubov was appointed Deputy Chief of the Main Security Department of the Supreme State Authorities and Management Bodies of the Republic of Azerbaijan. On June 2, 2003, Baylar Eyyubov was appointed First Deputy Chief of the Special State Protection Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Since March 16, 2020, B. Eyyubov has been the Chief of the Security Service of the President.

Eyyubov has been linked to impropriety. A Wikileaks cable indicates that a French businessman claimed that he was forced to sell his share in an Azerbaijani brewery due to pressure from Eyyubov. Azerbaijani Flag Order — December 26, 1998 For service to the Fatherland Order (1sr degree) — March 9, 2011 For service to the Fatherland Order (2nd degree) — August 21, 2010 For service to the Fatherland Order (3rd degree) Jubilee medal "10th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1991-2001)" "90th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan (1918–2008)" Medal "95th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan (1918–2013)" Medal Azerbaijani Army 100th anniversary medal Medal "For Distinguished Service" (1st degree) Medal "For Distinguished Service" (2nd degree) Medal "For Distinguished Service" (3rd degree) Anniversary medal "20th anniversary of the Special State Protection Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993-2013)"