Baku: On June 26, Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with the servicemen who had been awarded senior military ranks in accordance with the relevant decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, during the ceremony, the Presidential Decree dated June 25, 2026, was read, conferring the senior military rank of Major General upon servicemen of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The officers were formally presented with their new military ranks as per the relevant order of the Minister of Defense.
Colonel General Zakir Hasanov conveyed the congratulations of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to the servicemen, wishing them continued success in their future service. He also delivered instructions and guidance for the effective fulfillment of their duties.
The officers expressed their gratitude to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, as well as to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, for the trust and confidence placed in them. They reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to justify that confidence through dedicated and exemplary service.