BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 15. According to the
action plan approved by Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister, a series of
events on the occasion of 15 June – National Salvation Day were
held in the Azerbaijan Army, the Ministry of Defense said.
At the events, the memory of National Leader of the Azerbaijani
people Heydar Aliyev, and martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for
the Motherland, was honored with observing a minute of silence. The
National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
As part of the events, military personnel visited the Heydar
Aliyev Centers, museums, and monuments across the country, and
watched films depicting the honorable life and activities of the
National Leader of the Azerbaijani people. Educational talks
dedicated to 15 June – National Salvation Day, a date engraved in
golden letters in our history, were also conducted with the
servicemen. In addition, various cultural and public events were
organized for the personnel.
Speakers at the events emphasized that the return of National
Leader Heydar Aliyev to political power marked the beginning of a
new stage in Azerbaijan’s development. It was noted that the
National Leader’s state-building ideas and political course aimed
at the country’s progress are being successfully continued today by
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief
of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev.
During the events, participants also highlighted the historical
significance of the victory achieved in the Patriotic War under the
leadership of the Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, as well as
the complete restoration of the country’s territorial integrity
following the anti-terror operations conducted in the Garabagh
economic region.
Afterwards, military personnel who distinguished themselves in
service were awarded honorary certificates.
During the artistic part of the events, the personnel were
presented with concert programs celebrating National Salvation Day
and promoting patriotism.
