Azerbaijan’s military top brass visits martyrs’ graves – VIDEO
On November 7, the leadership of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, accompanied by a group of military personnel of the army, paid a solemn visit to the graves of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Martyrs in commemoration of Victory Day, Report informs, citing MoD.
Roses were arranged at the monument of the National Leader in the Alley of Honor and his memory was commemorated with reverence.
The leadership of the ministry visited the grave of esteemed ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva and paid tribute by laying roses.
Then, the Alley of Martyrs was visited. Bunches of flowers were arranged at the graves of martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, as well as at the Eternal Flame monument.
Next, the leadership and personnel of the Defense Ministry arrived at the Second Alley of Martyrs, where the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed by the military orchestra, and the memory of Martyrs was commemorated.
Flowers were placed on the graves of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, and their souls were commemorated with deep respect and reverence.
The Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with the families and relatives of the martyrs, engaging in sincere conversations over a tea table and inquiring about their concerns and well-being.
The families of the martyrs expressed their gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev, First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva and the leadership of the Ministry of Defense for their attention and care.