He is minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan since October 12, 2017

He was appointed the Chairman of OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation. He served as the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Germany since August 2005

In 1998-2001, he worked in different positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan (MFA)

In 1986-1992, Shahbazov has studied in the Azerbaijan State University of Oil Industry

Parviz Ogtay Shahbazov was born on November 24, 1969 in Baku