Baku, June 12, AZERTAC A solemn ceremony was held to mark the closing of the Caucasian Eagle - 2024 international exercise, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.The ceremony commenced with commemorating the memory of martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the restoration of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and the liberation of the lands from the enemy. Then, the national anthems of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia were played by the military orchestra.Speakers at the ceremony noted that the exercise contributed to the exchange of experience among military personnel from the three participating countries and increased combat readiness. It was emphasized that the special forces successfully accomplished their assigned tasks and that the exercise was conducted in a spirit of friendship, comradeship, and brotherhood.After the speeches, gifts were presented to distinguished servicemen.Following the official part of the ceremony, a concert program was presented.The performances by the creative team of the Army Ideological and Cultural Center named after Hazi Aslanov were met with great interest and applause.