Azerbaijani servicemen leave for Commando Courses in Turkey

Within the framework of the agreement on “Cooperation in the field of military education” signed between Azerbaijan and Turkey, another group of servicemen of the Azerbaijan Army has been sent a Commando Courses held in Turkey, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

At first, the memory of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and Shahids (Martyrs), who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, was honored with observing a minute of silence. Then, the State Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.

Speaking in front of the military personnel, the Deputy Minister of Defense Karim Valiyev congratulated the servicemen on the upcoming Armed Forces Day and conveyed the Defense Minister’s congratulations to them. In his speech, Lieutenant General Karim Valiyev spoke about the historical significance of the victory in the Second Karabakh War under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Ilham Aliyev, about the heroism and courage demonstrated in battles.

Noting the importance of military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey, the deputy minister wished success to the military personnel leaving for the Commando Courses.

Then, a group of servicemen and war veterans who distinguished themselves in the battles during the Second Karabakh War were awarded orders and medals by the relevant order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The servicemen who spoke on behalf of the military personnel expressed their loyalty to the Azerbaijani state and people, Supreme Commander-in-Chief, and the military oath, as well as readiness to fulfill their assigned duties, tasks, and instructions.