Baku: Events commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the passing of National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, were held within the Azerbaijan Army, as reported by the Ministry of Defense to AZERTAC.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, various segments of the military including types of troops, army corps, formations, military units, Combined Arms Army, and special educational institutions organized public-political training classes, round tables, and conferences. Attendees also viewed documentary films detailing the life and activities of the National Leader.
Military personnel and public representatives observed a minute of silence to honor the memory of Heydar Aliyev and martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed by a military orchestra during the events.
The commemoration highlighted Heydar Aliyev’s significant contributions to military, political, economic, social, and cultural spheres in Azerbaijan. During his leadership, the country’s development was placed on a stable path, and army building was reinforced on a legal foundation.
Speakers emphasized that Aliyev’s political course, particularly in army building, continues under the leadership of his successor, President Ilham Aliyev, who is also the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Creative teams from the Hazi Aslanov Army Ideology and Culture Center and the Ganja Garrison Ideology and Culture Center presented literary-artistic performances, which were well received by attendees. Additionally, personnel participated in museum excursions dedicated to Heydar Aliyev.