Under the 2026 training plan approved by Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, oath-taking ceremonies for young soldiers were held in the Azerbaijani Army on November 8.
The Ministry of Defense said this to Operative Information Center-OMM.
The events were declared open after military bands accompanied the ceremonial entry of the battle flags onto the parade grounds.
Participants first observed a minute of silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who gave their lives for the Motherland. The State Anthem of Azerbaijan was then played.
After solemnly taking the military oath, the young soldiers pledged their loyalty to the Motherland.
It was noted that holding the ceremony on November 8, Victory Day, made it especially meaningful and memorable for the personnel, turning the day into a double celebration for them.
Parents of the young soldiers who spoke said they were proud of their children serving the Motherland honorably and expressed gratitude to the head of state and the leadership of the Ministry of Defense for the conditions provided.
Military personnel later marched in ceremonial formation past the reviewing stands.
Concerts were held for the personnel at the end of the ceremony to mark the oath-taking and November 8, Victory Day.
