Rafig Asgarov
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PresidentAbulfaz Elchibey
Preceded byposition established
Succeeded byFuad Yusifov
Born1949 (age 76–77)
Rafig Asgarov Rafiq Əsgərov | |
|---|---|
| Commander of the Azerbaijani Navy | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| President | Abulfaz Elchibey |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Fuad Yusifov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 76–77) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  Azerbaijani Navy |
| Rank | Counter Admiral |
Counter Admiral Rafig Asgarov (Azerbaijani: Rafiq Əsgərov) (born 1949) is an Azerbaijani military leader, and was the Commander of the Azerbaijani Naval Forces since the restoration of the independence of Azerbaijan in 1991.[1]
He was appointed Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces in 1991, and he is one of the few Azerbaijani admirals who served in high-ranking positions.[2] He was replaced by Captain Fuad Yusifov.[3]
