June 26 – the day of our army, which gives us confidence and trust!

June 26 – the day of the establishment of the glorious Azerbaijani Army is one of the most significant days in the life of our people and independent state. Our ancestors, our ancestors left their mark on history with their militancy and created a rich chronicle of heroism. The Azerbaijani Armed Forces keep this valuable heritage alive and enrich it even more.

We were worried during the period when our lands were temporarily occupied. Will we be able to defeat the enemy, will we be able to liberate our lands? The courage shown by our army in April 2016 was an optimistic answer to these questions. Thanks to the attention and care of the leadership of our state, we saw that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces have reached high combat capability. We were proud in our hearts, we waited for the next victories with great confidence. And finally, in the Patriotic War that began on September 27, 2020 and ended in just 44 days with the territorial integrity of our country, our army showed its strength and power to the whole world. In September 2023, with the anti-terrorist operation that did not last a day, the sovereignty of our state was restored throughout the territory of Karabakh. Armenian separatism was uprooted and thrown into the dustbin of history.

The leadership talent of the victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, and the unparalleled heroism of the soldiers and officers of our brave Armed Forces brought joy to our people and glorified us as a victorious nation in the world.

Today, we respectfully commemorate the memory of all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the honor of our Motherland and the freedom of our lands, and we wish them God’s mercy and patience to their families. Our veterans who have lost their health, our veterans who have come out of the fire and the flames are very valuable to us. We always consider it our duty to support them and their families.

Concerns are growing in the world, wars do not stop, terrible weapons are raining fire near our region… At such a time, the constant strength and vigilance of the Azerbaijani Army gives us confidence, creates a basis for us to look to tomorrow with confidence.

I heartily congratulate all the personnel of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, our brave soldiers and officers on this significant day! We are proud of you and wish each of you good health and inexhaustible fighting spirit!

Azer ASGAROV