On November 8, Victory Day, senior officials of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan paid tribute to National Leader Heydar Aliyev and soldiers who gave their lives for the country’s freedom, territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The officials first visited the Alley of Honor, laid a wreath and flowers at Heydar Aliyev’s grave and paid their respects, the Ministry of Defense said, Operative Information Center-OMM reports. They then visited the grave of prominent ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva and laid fresh flowers there.
At a memorial ceremony at the Military Memorial Cemetery, the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed by a military orchestra. Those present observed a minute of silence in memory of the fallen soldiers. Flowers were then placed on their graves, and a wreath was laid at the memorial monument.
The visits continued at Victory Park, where officials laid a wreath and flowers in front of the monument and honored the memory of those who gave their lives for the homeland.
During the visit, Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, met with families and relatives of fallen soldiers and asked about their concerns and social circumstances.
At the meeting, the families expressed gratitude to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva and the Defense Ministry’s leadership for the state’s continued attention, care and comprehensive support.
