Baku, November 30, AZERTAC
An event marking the 160th anniversary of the establishment of one of the military units of Azerbaijan’s Naval Forces has been held. The event participants honored memory of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev and martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of the Motherland, with observing a minute of silence. The national anthem of the Azerbaijan was performed.
Then the congratulations of the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, were conveyed.
The Commander of the Azerbaijan Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Subhan Bakirov, delivered an extensive report, noted the importance of the establishment and activities of the military unit, its significant contribution, as well as congratulated the military personnel.
Other speakers emphasized that the national leader Heydar Aliyev’s army development policy is being successfully continued by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Victorious Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev.
At the end of the event, a group of servicemen, who distinguished themselves in military service and are well-disciplined, was awarded.