--- title: Ganire Pashayeva slug: ganire-pashayeva-ec8b9 url: /detay/ganire-pashayeva-ec8b9 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Ganire Pashayeva type: biography categories: - name: Politics And International Relations slug: siyaset-ve-uluslararasi-iliskiler url: /kategori/siyaset-ve-uluslararasi-iliskiler tags: - Ganire Paşayeva author: Duygu Şahinler created_at: 2025-12-08T09:49:07.390042+03:00 updated_at: 2025-12-08T09:49:07.390058+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/04/09/1RXBcNrdeFlxmdaZ6k38iU3VJr5pqsBT.jpg --- # Ganire Pashayeva > Azerbaijani-born politician, lawyer, physician, journalist and writer. ## KURE Information Cards ![34264c49-2712-45df-a42d-89a639998195.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/04/09/cOiy271Ugw6iOHDomr4x6iSZmeGtYcsz.jpg) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Place of Birth | Duz Kirikli Village, Tovuz, Azerbaijan | | Doğum tarihi | 1975-03-24 | | Foreign Languages | English, Russian | | Education | Azerbaijan Medical University,International Law,Baku State University,Pediatrics | | Professional Career | Journalism, anchoring, and production at ANS TV (1998), President of Public Relations at the Heydar Aliyev Foundation (2005-2023), Member of Parliament for Tovuz (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th terms) | | Ölüm tarihi | 2023-09-28 | | Place of Death | Baku, Azerbaijan | ## Article Content **Ganire Alasgar qızı Paşayeva** was born on 24 [March](/en/detay/mart-749833/llms.txt) 1975 in the village of Düz Kırıklı, Tovuz Rayon of [Azerbaijan](/en/detay/azerbaycan-3/llms.txt). She completed her primary and secondary education in Tovuz and continued her higher education at the Department of Pediatrics of Azerbaijan Medical University. In addition to her medical training, she graduated from the Department of International Law at [Baku](/en/detay/baku-2/llms.txt) [State](/en/detay/devlet-3/llms.txt) University. Noted for her multidisciplinary education, Paşayeva specialized in health and [law](/en/detay/hukuk-2/llms.txt) fields. In addition to Azerbaijani Turkish, she spoke English and Russian. She was unmarried. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm6h_yM2ZMA) [His speech on the Khojaly Massacre (TRT Avaz)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm6h_yM2ZMA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fkureansiklopedi.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE) ### **Professional Career** In 1998, Paşayeva was appointed to the [media](/en/detay/medya/llms.txt) field and began working at ANS Television as a [reporter](/en/detay/muhabir-2/llms.txt). During this period, she held various roles including presenter, program producer, and manager. Through her media experience, she became a well-known public figure. In 2005, she was appointed Head of the Public Relations Department at the Aliyev Foundation. In the same year, on 6 [November](/en/detay/kasim-748438/llms.txt) 2005, she ran as a candidate in the parliamentary elections and was elected as a Member of Parliament for Tovuz, entering the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. She held this position continuously through the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th [legislature](/en/detay/yasama/llms.txt) terms. ### **Political Roles and Influence** Ganire Paşayeva held numerous [important](/en/detay/onemli-0325c/llms.txt) positions within the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. Notably, as Chair of the **Culture Commission**, she led initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage. She also served as a member of the Standing Committee on International and Inter-Parliamentary Relations. She was Chair of the Azerbaijan-Georgia Inter-Parliamentary [Work](/en/detay/calisma/llms.txt) Group and an active member of the Azerbaijan-Turkey, Azerbaijan-India and Azerbaijan-[Japan](/en/detay/japonya-2/llms.txt) inter-parliamentary [friendship](/en/detay/dostluk/llms.txt) groups. She represented Azerbaijan in the delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the [Europe](/en/detay/avrupa-2/llms.txt) Council (APCE). ### **Relations with the Turkic World** Ganire Paşayeva was regarded as a significant figure for the entire Turkic world. As a politician who strengthened ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan, she frequently participated in events in Turkey, appeared on [television](/en/detay/televizyon-2/llms.txt) programs, and delivered speeches at various platforms. She was known for the statement: “The strength of Turkey means the strength of the Turkic world.” ### **Literary, Academic and Cultural Activities** In addition to her careers in journalism and politics, Paşayeva was also a writer known for her interest in poetry and literature. She gained recognition through books such as **Vatan Korkusu, Allah Seven Kalplerdedir, Yitirdiğim Mutluluk, Gül Ömürler Solmasın, Aşk Başka, Kuma Yazılan Acılar, Sahipsiz Sanılan Nağmelerimiz, Turan Yolcusu, Türk Ruhunun Söz Bayrağı Ahmed Cavad, Karabağ’dan Doğan Güneş ve Ay Hurşidbanu Natevan Fatime Hanım Kemine, Azerbaycan Edebiyatında Karabağ Hikâyeleri, Bağımsızlığa Adanmış Ömür Yusuf Vezir Çemenzeminli**. She authored numerous articles and engaged in many activities aimed at preserving cultural heritage and sustaining the shared values of the Turkic world. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-G0WFQ7PL0) [Promotion of the book Vatan Kokusu (TRT Avaz)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-G0WFQ7PL0) She authored numerous articles and engaged in many activities aimed at preserving cultural heritage and sustaining the shared values of the Turkic world. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhM-MKwD7VI) *Interview with Ganire Paşayeva in Shusha (Organization of Turkic States)* ### **Death** Ganire Paşayeva was admitted to a hospital in Baku on 24 [September](/en/detay/eylul-748434/llms.txt) 2023 due to an unknown hypotensive condition and placed in intensive care. Despite all medical interventions, she passed away on 28 September 2023. Her funeral prayer was held at the Haydar Mosque in the capital Baku, after which she was laid to rest at the 2nd Fahri Hıyaban, the state cemetery. Her funeral was attended by her family, numerous Azerbaijani MPs, Turkish officials, and many admirers. In 2017, Ganire Paşayeva was appointed Deputy Chair of the [World](/en/detay/dunya-2/llms.txt) Alpagut Federation. Throughout her life, she fought for the unity and strength of the Turkic world in political, cultural and academic arenas. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu7xWX-rDiw) *Funeral Ceremony (Anadolu Agency)* ## Academic Sources and References 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm6h\_yM2ZMA 10. Anadolu Ajansı. "Azerbaycan Milletvekili Ganire Paşayeva Bakü'deSon Erişim Uğurlandı." Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/azerbaycan-milletvekili-ganire-pasayeva-bakude-son-yolculuguna-ugurlandi/3003638. 11. Anadolu Ajansı. "Azerbaycan Milletvekili Ganire Paşayeva Yaşamını Yitirdi." Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/azerbaycan-milletvekili-ganire-pasayeva-yasamini-yitirdi/3003440. 12. Organization of Turkic States. "Türk Dünyası'nın erken yaşta kaybettiği Ganire Paşayeva'nın anısına saygıyla.." Accessed [insert date]. 13. TRT Avaz. "Azerbaycan Milli Meclisi Milletvekili Ganire Paşayeva Konuşması" TRT Avaz. Accessed April 9, 2025. 14. TRT Avaz. "Paşayeva'nın Ahıska Türkleri Dramını Anlatan 'Vatan Kokusu' Kitabının Tanıtımı." Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-G0WFQ7PL0 15. TRT Avaz. “Azerbaycan Milletvekili Ganire Paşayeva İçin İstanbul'da Anma Programı Düzenlendi.” Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.trtavaz.com.tr/haber/tur/avrasyadan/azerbaycan-milletvekili-ganire-pasayeva-icin-istanbulda-anma-programi-duzenlend/651c35983270866ff16ad03d. 16. TRT Haber. “Azerbaycan Milletvekili Ganire Paşayeva Yaşamını Yitirdi.” Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.trthaber.com/haber/azerbaycan/azerbaycan-milletvekili-ganire-pasayeva-yasamini-yitirdi-799172.html. 17. Yeni Şafak. "Ganire Paşayeva Kimdir, Nereli, Kaç Yaşında? İşte Ganire Paşayeva’nın Hayatı." Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.yenisafak.com/ganire-pasayeva-kimdir-nereli-kac-yasinda-iste-ganire-pasayevanin-hayati-h-4563114.