Major General Ýaýlym Ýagmyrowiç Berdiýew (born 1972) is a Turkmen general and politician who has served as the minister of national security and as the secretary of the State Security Council of Turkmenistan.[2] He previously also served as the minister of defense of Turkmenistan from 2015 to 2018.[3]
Ýaýlym Berdiýew | |
|---|---|
 Berdiýew in 2016 | |
| Minister of National Security | |
| In office 14 June 2018 – 12 February 2020 | |
| President | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow |
| Preceded by | Dovrangeldi Bayramov |
| Succeeded by | Gurbanmyrat Annaev |
| In office 29 March 2011 – 5 October 2015 | |
| President | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow |
| Preceded by | Çarymyrat Amanow |
| Succeeded by | Guýçgeldi Hojaberdiýew |
| Secretary of the State Security Council of Turkmenistan | |
| In office 22 March 2011 – 22 January 2020 | |
| President | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow |
| Preceded by | Agageldy Mämmetgeldiýew |
| Succeeded by | Çarymyrat Amanow |
| Minister of Defense of Turkmenistan | |
| In office 5 October 2015 – 14 June 2018 | |
| President | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow |
| Preceded by | Begenç Gündogdyýew |
| Succeeded by | Begenç Gündogdyýew |
| In office 21 January 2009 – 22 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Agageldy Mämmetgeldiýew |
| Succeeded by | Begenç Gündogdyýew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ýaýlym Ýagmyrowiç Berdiýew 1972 (age 51–52) Baharly, Turkmen SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Turkmenistan |
| Alma mater | Turkmen Agricultural University Named after S.A. Nyýazow |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service |  Armed Forces of Turkmenistan |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Major general[1] |
Biography edit
He was born in the Baharden District of the Turkmen SSR. In 1994, he graduated from the Turkmen Agricultural University Named after S.A. Nyýazow, majoring in mechanical engineering. After graduation and active military service, he began his career in 1995 as a mechanic in Serdar. In 2006, he became Chairman of the State Service for Registration of Foreign Citizens. The following year, he was appointed as the Head of the State Migration Service and later the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan.[4] From 21 January 2009 to 29 March 2011, he served his first term as Minister of Defense. That same day, he was appointed Minister of National Security of Turkmenistan while retaining the post of Secretary of the State Security Council of Turkmenistan, simultaneously awarded the rank of Lieutenant General.[5]
On 5 October 2015, he was relieved of his post as Minister of National Security and reappointed Minister of Defense.[6] During the celebrations on the occasion of Navy Day on 9 October 2015, a decree was signed to confer on him the rank of colonel general.[7][8] On 22 January 2020, a severe reprimand was announced "for improper performance of duties, work shortcomings", resulting in his demotion from colonel general to major general and relieved of the post of Secretary of the State Security Council.[9] On 12 February 2020, he was relieved of his post in the MNB and was transferred to another job.[10][11]
Awards edit
- Medal "Edermenlik" (2009)
- Medal "For Impeccable Service to the Fatherland" (2010)
- Medal "For the Love of the Fatherland" (2014)[12]
- Jubilee Medal "19 Years of Independence of Turkmenistan" (2010)[13]
- Jubilee Medal "20 Years of Independence of Turkmenistan" (2011)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Turkmen Leader Reprimands Ministers of National Security, Defense". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Former Defense Minister Yalym Berdyev appointed the new National Security Minister | Chronicles of Turkmenistan". 14 June 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "Государственное информационное агентство Туркменистана | TDH". tdh.gov.tm. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Главой Государственной миграционной службы Туркменистана назначен Яйлым Бердиев | Интернет-газета Turkmenistan.Ru". www.turkmenistan.ru. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "Освобожден от должности министр национальной безопасности Туркменистана | Интернет-газета Turkmenistan.Ru". www.turkmenistan.ru. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Указы Президента Туркменистана и хроника 5-го октября
- ^ Указы Президента Туркменистана 7-го октября
- ^ Президент Туркменистана принял участие в открытии новых зданий Военно-морского института
- ^ "Яйлым Бердиев уволен с поста министра национальной безопасности". RFE/RL, Inc. 12 February 2020.
- ^ "Гурбанмырат Аннаев OWADANDEPE назначен министром национальной безопасности Туркменистана". «Туркменистан: золотой век». 12 February 2020.
- ^ "Turkmen Leader Reprimands Ministers of National Security, Defense". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Указы Президента Туркменистана о награждении работников правоохранительных и военных органов Туркменистана - Новости Туркменистана". infoabad.com (in Russian). Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Руководители силовых ведомств Туркменистана удостоены госнаград | Интернет-газета Turkmenistan.Ru". www.turkmenistan.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 30 July 2017.