Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, congratulated Azerbaijani military personnel on November 9, State Flag Day.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that the congratulatory message said:
“Dear officers, warrant officers, midshipmen, cadets, sergeants, soldiers, sailors, civil servants and civilian employees!
I sincerely congratulate you on November 9, State Flag Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, a lasting symbol of our independence, and wish each of you success in your sacred and honorable service to further strengthen our country’s defense capabilities.
Thanks to the wise strategy pursued by National Leader Heydar Aliyev to consolidate our independence, as well as the consistent domestic and foreign policy pursued by President Ilham Aliyev at the present stage, the Republic of Azerbaijan has become the leading state in the South Caucasus and a guarantor of peace and security in the region.
At the same time, the Head of State’s historic decree declaring 2026 the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture” in our country is a major contribution to large-scale reconstruction, restoration and improvement work in the liberated territories.
The country’s defense capability, which President Ilham Aliyev, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, considers a priority in state-building, is growing stronger day by day. Azerbaijan’s rising international standing and the strengthening of public confidence in the state and the army are the result of important work carried out in state and military development.
Under the leadership of the victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, successful counteroffensive operations against provocations by illegal Armenian armed formations during the Patriotic War, as well as anti-terrorist measures, brought brilliant victories for the valiant Azerbaijani Army and liberated our historic lands from enemy occupation. Thanks to the firm and far-sighted policy pursued by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the strength of our army, Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty were secured. Our glorious tricolor flag now flies proudly over the territories liberated by the Azerbaijani Army. I am confident that, remaining steadfastly loyal to the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the military oath and regulations, you will strengthen your combat and moral-psychological readiness and further develop your efforts and abilities to achieve new successes in your service.
As always, on the eve of November 9, State Flag Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, we remember with deep respect and reverence the sons of our homeland who gave their lives for Azerbaijan’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The families of our martyrs, wounded servicemen and war veterans remain under the constant care of our state. With the attention and support of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev and First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva, important steps are being taken to improve their living conditions and address their social needs. I congratulate the parents and families of our fallen servicemen, our comrades who were wounded in the service of the homeland, and our dear veterans on the occasion of the holiday, and extend my warmest wishes to them.
Once again, I wholeheartedly congratulate you on November 9, State Flag Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and wish each of you good health, long life, family happiness and new successes in your honorable service to the homeland and the independent state of Azerbaijan.”
