44 days of faith, hope and pride

On November 8, our country will celebrate the second anniversary of the victory of the Azerbaijani Army in the 44-day Patriotic War for the liberation of 20 percent of its territory from the Armenian occupation that lasted for nearly thirty years.

This victory demonstrated the will, determination, strength and power of our army to the whole world. The victory and the name of the Supreme Commander of the Azerbaijan Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev, were written in golden letters in the history of our nation. Under his command, our heroic soldiers, ensigns and officers showed unparalleled bravery in the battles for the liberation of the lands from Armenian oppression. I am sure that today we all know very well that we won the 44-day Patriotic War thanks to the UNITY of our people, the strength of the army, the skill of our soldiers, and the wise and decisive military-political and diplomatic steps of President Ilham Aliyev.

Unfortunately, for more than twenty years, the methods of political regulation have not produced any results. However, during these years, Azerbaijan, in addition to making efforts at the diplomatic level, purposefully prepared to solve the problem by military means. The enemy was confident in himself and the support of his lobbyists, he clearly ignored all documents and resolutions of international structures. In April 2016, Azerbaijan demonstrated its determination to liberate its lands from invaders. As a result of four days of fighting, our army managed to liberate some areas. At that time, for the first time after many years, the Armenian army was seriously damaged, and the myth of its invincibility was destroyed. Azerbaijani society has shown unparalleled support for the activities of the country’s leadership in the direction of the liberation of territories.
The people’s hope for the restoration of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan came true in the fall of 2020!

The Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan are the guarantors of the country’s independence and the people’s well-being: this is especially important at a time when the revanchist forces incited by the followers of Dashnak ideology and radical nationalists with the support of foreign patrons want to take place in Armenia. There have already been two such attempts, and both brave sons of Azerbaijan proved that they are ready to defend the borders of the Motherland at any time. The last time, in the battle that took place on September 12-13, our army, which prevented the next provocation of the Armenians, gave them a crushing blow. After that, until they understand that they should live in peace and tranquility with their neighbors, Armenians will receive a tougher response.

Two years have passed since the Azerbaijani Army defeated the occupying forces of Armenia and the flag of Victory, a symbol of our state’s independence, was raised in all cities of Karabakh freed from occupation.
Our tricolor flag inspired the heroic soldiers of Azerbaijan to victory over the enemy in the holy war for Karabakh and gave them moral strength.
It is natural and symbolic that on November 8 and 9, all the people of Azerbaijan will celebrate two significant events in a row: Victory Day and State Flag Day… Both holidays are celebrated as the most important events in the life of the country’s citizens.

I congratulate all our military personnel on Victory Day and wish them good health and good service!

It is an immense pride and happiness to feel like a representative of the people who were able to liberate Ordus lands from Armenian occupation!
Happy Victory Day! Let the Victory flag of Azerbaijan always fly proudly over our country!!!

Azer Askerov