Baku, November 20, AZERTAC With regard to the execution of the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on declaring 2023 as the “Year of Heydar Aliyev” in Azerbaijan, a series of events held in the Azerbaijan Army in accordance with the action plan approved by the Minister of Defense are underway, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.One of the military units held an event "Heydar Aliyev is the founder of our independence and national statehood" with regard to the 100th anniversary of the National Leader. First, flowers were laid in front of the monument of the Great Leader, erected in the territory of the military unit, and his memory was honored.Before the event, which was attended by military personnel, family members of martyrs, war veterans, public representatives, schoolchildren and other guests, the memory of the National Leader and martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Motherland was honored with observing a minute of silence. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.The speakers noted that as a result of National Leader Heydar Aliyev's leadership, visionary policy and intense activity, the Azerbaijan Army with strong defense power and professional fighting ability was formed. It was emphasized that the measures implemented by the National Leader in the field of army development were successfully continued by Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev.Then a video about the honorable life path and exceptional services of the Great Leader was shown.In the end, songs glorifying patriotism and heroism were performed and poems were read.