Lidoczka Yariyeva

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**Lidoczka Yariyeva** (IPA: [liˈdɔtʂka jaˈrʲijɛva], b. September 4, 1980) is a Salvanian attorney who currently serves as the 4th director of the National Security Commission. Yariyeva was appointed to the position on September 15, 2022, following the resignation of Mikhail Garakhanov. Prior to her appointment, Yariyeva served as a member of the security advisory board to President Mirzy Amirbeyzov, as well as Chief of the Internal Committee within the Commission.

Born in Gyulami, Yariyeva attended the National University of Salvadoro, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws degree. She later earned her Master of Laws from the same institution. After completing her education, Yariyeva worked for several years in the private sector as a corporate attorney before joining the National Security Commission.

During her tenure on the security advisory board to President Mirzy Amirbeyzov, Yariyeva played a key role in the development of the government's counterterrorism and cybersecurity policies. She was also responsible for overseeing the implementation of these policies, working closely with law enforcement agencies and intelligence services. In her role as Chief of the Internal Committee within the National Security Commission, Yariyeva oversaw the investigation of security breaches and other incidents involving government agencies, being responsible for ensuring that all relevant parties were held accountable for any wrongdoing and that appropriate measures were put in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

## Career

### Early and private career

Yariyeva's early career began in the private sector, where she worked as a corporate attorney for several years before transitioning to government service. During this time, she gained valuable experience in contract law, business regulations, and compliance. Yariyeva's work in the private sector prepared her well for her subsequent role in government, where she played a key role in shaping national security policy.

### National Security Commission

Yariyeva joined the National Security Commission in 2010, working as a legal advisor to the commission. In this role, she provided legal advice to the commission's leadership and was responsible for reviewing and drafting legal documents related to national security matters. Yariyeva quickly gained a reputation for her expertise in national security law and her ability to provide sound legal advice in complex situations.

In late 2016, Yariyeva was promoted to the position of Chief of the Internal Committee within the National Security Commission under Mikhail Garakhanov. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the commission's internal investigations and ensuring that any security breaches or other incidents involving government agencies were dealt with appropriately, and in 2018, Yariyeva was appointed to the security advisory board to President Mirzy Amirbeyzov, where she played a key role in the development of the government's counterterrorism and cybersecurity policies.

Yariyeva was appointed as the 4th director of the National Security Commission in September 2022, following the resignation of Mikhail Garakhanov.