An oath-taking ceremony for conscripts drafted in October 2026 was held at a military unit of the Civil Defense Troops of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), the Ministry told APA.
First, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and those who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland was honored with a minute of silence.
Following the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, speakers at the oath-taking ceremony congratulated the young soldiers who had joined the ranks of the Civil Defense Troops.
It was noted that the oath-taking ceremony coincided with a significant period when Victory Day and National Flag Day are being solemnly celebrated in Azerbaijan.
Speakers at the event emphasized that the historic Victory achieved in the 44-day Patriotic War was a triumph of the national unity, will and heroism of the Azerbaijani people, and that this Victory had been forever engraved in the country's history through the restoration of its territorial integrity.
It was stated that under the wise leadership of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, the worthy successor to the progressive policies of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, the Azerbaijani Army liberated the country's native lands, which had remained under occupation for nearly 30 years, in just 44 days. Azerbaijan's sovereignty was fully restored as a result of local anti-terrorist measures that lasted less than 24 hours.
It was also noted that Azerbaijan's tricolor State Flag is a sacred symbol embodying the national identity, state independence and sovereignty of the Azerbaijani people, serving as a source of pride and loyalty to the Motherland for every Azerbaijani citizen.
Speaking on behalf of his fellow servicemen, young soldier Turgay Pahlivan oglu Jamalov emphasized that they would fulfill their military duties with honor, spare no effort to rescue victims during possible emergencies, carry out assigned tasks promptly and accurately, and serve their Motherland and state faithfully.
Parent Nigar Mansimli stated in her speech that the young soldiers taking the military oath was a source of immense pride and expressed gratitude to everyone who had contributed to their military training and preparation to serve the Motherland with dignity.
The young soldiers swore to protect Azerbaijan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence at the cost of their blood and lives and to be worthy soldiers of their Motherland and people.
The oath-taking ceremony concluded with a ceremonial march of the personnel past the reviewing stand.
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