Azerbaijani Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, has
congratulated the personnel of the Azerbaijani Army on December 31
— World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year,
Azernews reports.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the congratulatory message
addressed officers, servicemen, civil servants and civilians,
highlighting the strengthening of Azerbaijan’s defense
capabilities, the army’s role in safeguarding sovereignty, and the
importance of loyalty to the Constitution and statehood
principles.
The message reads:
“Sir officers, fellow warrant officers, midshipmen, cadets,
sergeants, soldiers, sailors, civil servants and civilians!
I sincerely congratulate you on December 31 – World Azerbaijanis
Solidarity Day and the New Year, and wish each of you good health,
determination and willpower.
The day-by-day increase in the military power of the Azerbaijan
Army, which is considered one of the priority areas in the
development of our country, has created a solid foundation for the
defense and security of our republic. Thanks to the important work
done in the direction of state and army building under the
leadership of the Honorable President Mr. Ilham Aliyev,
Azerbaijan’s prestige in the international community has increased
even more.
The great achievements in increasing the defense power of our
republic, as well as the large-scale reforms carried out in the
army, have further strengthened the determination of the personnel
to win. Under the leadership of the victorious Supreme
Commander-in-Chief, the Azerbaijani Army, as a result of the
brilliant Victory and successful anti-terrorist operation in the
war, fully ensured the territorial integrity and sovereign rights
of our republic, as well as the constitutional structure.
The military parade dedicated to the fifth anniversary of
November 8 – Victory Day, held magnificently in Baku, once again
confirmed the invincibility of the Azerbaijani Army, which is
growing stronger day by day. At the same time, the declaration of
2025 as the ‘Year of Constitution and Sovereignty’ in our country
by the Decree of the Head of State was widely celebrated as a
significant event in the history of independent statehood of
Azerbaijan.
In the liberated territories, where our tricolor flag, which is
considered one of the main attributes of our state independence, is
majestically waving, the brave Azerbaijani Army is vigilantly
guarding our Motherland and making its worthy contribution to the
implementation of reconstruction and construction works at the
highest level.
I am sure that, remaining faithful to the Constitution of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, the Military Time and regulations, we will
continue to strengthen your combat and moral-psychological
readiness, and will be at your service. You will increase your
efforts and skills to achieve new successes.
I express my gratitude to each of you for your loyalty during
the War, for your dedication in difficult and honorable service. As
always, on these holidays, we honor our martyrs who sacrificed
their lives for the sovereignty, independence and territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan, and cherish their unforgettable
memories.
I sincerely congratulate each of you on December 31 – the Day of
Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year. I wish you good
health, long life, family happiness, and success in your honorable
service to the Motherland and the independent state of
Azerbaijan.
Happy holiday!”