Leyla Abdullayeva
Leyla Abdullayeva | |
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| Born | 1981 Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Ambassador of Azerbaijan to France |
Leyla Yashar gizi Abdullayeva (, born in 1981 in Baku), is an Azerbaijani diplomat who currently holds the position of Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the French Republic. Previously, she led the Press Service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Biography
Abdullayeva was born in Baku in 1981 and completed both her bachelor's and master's studies in international relations at Baku State University, within the Faculty of International Law and International Relations.
Her career in diplomacy began in 2002 when she took on various roles within the Foreign Ministry. Her assignments included service at Azerbaijan's delegations to NATO, the Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium, and the European Union. Additionally, she held the position of deputy director at the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA).
On October 4, 2018, Abdullayeva was named Head of the Press Service for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She was later appointed as Ambassador to France on October 17, 2022.
Awards
- Medal "For Distinction in Diplomatic Service" — awarded on July 9, 2018