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Anniversary of Azerbaijani Armed Forces marked in different countries - UPDATE

28 June 2013 [11:20] - TODAY.AZ
Azerbaijan`s embassy to Italy and Military Attaché Office have hosted an official reception to mark the 95th anniversary of Azerbaijani Armed Forces, the embassy said.

Ambassador Vagif Sadigov and military attaché colonel Anvar Ibrahimov spoke of the history and current situation of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

They said modern Azerbaijani Armed Forces are able to protect Azerbaijan`s independence and regional security.

If negotiations on the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh will give no results, Azerbaijani army is ready to liberate the occupied territories.

The event brought together leadership of Italian Foreign Ministry, generals and officers of Italian Ministry of Defence and Headquarters of the Armed Forces, military attaches accredited in Rome and representatives of diplomatic corps.

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11:10

Azerbaijan`s embassy in Russia has organized Wednesday an official reception marking the 95th anniversary of Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

Speaking at the opening of the event, Azerbaijani ambassador Polad Bulbuloglu said: “Today a parade was held in Baku. We have proudly viewed the day-by-day strengthening of Azerbaijani Armed Forces. Of course, our army must take into consideration the current situation of the country and the delay of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh and must be ready to serious tests. Azerbaijani President, Azerbaijani government and Azerbaijani people try the peaceful settlement of the problem. We don’t want the bloodshed. But, at the same time, we all understand that no nation, no sovereign state will concede even a centimeter of its lands. We must find resolution. The Russians have good saying: “If you want peace, prepare for war”. Today, the Azerbaijani government, and personally President Ilham Aliyev are doing their best to help the baijaniArmed Forces to fulfill duties”.

Addressing the event, military attaché of the embassy Tofig Salmanov spoke of the history and development of Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

He stressed national leader Heydar Aliyev`s role in army building in the country.

The event brought together military attaches of the embassies in Russia, members of Diaspora
and journalists.

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Azerbaijan embassy to Germany has organized a celebrative event on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

Speaking to the event, ambassador Parviz Shahbazov said Azerbaijan`s national army established 95 years ago is the guarantee of the Azerbaijani independent, democratic and secular state.

The diplomat said Azerbaijan is rapidly developing and pursues independent foreign policy.
Shahbazov underlined thanks to the modernization course realized by President Ilham Aliyev political and economic reforms in Azerbaijan are successfully being continued.

Touching upon Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, the envoy said Azerbaijan backs liberation of its occupied territories by diplomatic means.

“Azerbaijan`s strong army strengthens its diplomatic situation even more”, he added.

Representative of the military attaché of Azerbaijan, colonel-lieutenant Ilgar Agayev spoke of the history and current situation of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, as well as reforms being conducted according to NATO standards.

He hailed Azerbaijan`s military cooperation with Germany.

The attendees watched a video of military parade in Baku.

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27.06.2013
22:00

Azerbaijan`s military attaché to the United Kingdom has hosted a reception to mark the 95th anniversary of the founding of the country`s Armed Forces.

The event was attended by generals of the UK Ministry of Defense, members of the House of Lords, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in London, military attaches, local public figures and members of foreign communities.

Speaking at the reception, Azerbaijan's military attaché in London, Lieutenant-Colonel Vugar Ahmadov provided an insight into the history of the country`s Armed Forces. He emphasized national leader Heydar Aliyev’s role in building and developing Azerbaijan`s army.
Ahmadov also highlighted the Azerbaijan-UK military cooperation.

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Azerbaijan`s embassy in Washington has organized a reception marking the 95th anniversary of the founding of the country`s Armed Forces.

The event brought together high-ranking officials of the U.S Department of Defence, representatives of the diplomatic corps in the US, and members of the Azerbaijani diaspora.

Azerbaijani military attaché in the U.S. Agaverdi Guliyev, Ambassador Elin Suleymanov, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, General William M. Fraser delivered speeches at the event.

Mr. Guliyev highlighted the history of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces.

Ambassador Suleymanov touched upon the current cooperation between the two countries. He praised the Azerbaijan-U.S. cooperation in restoring peace and stability in different regions of the world.

Mr. Fraser praised the two countries` cooperation in defence and security areas.

He also hailed Azerbaijan`s assistance to the allied forces in building transport links with Afghanistan.

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A solemn ceremony marking the 95th anniversary of the founding of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces has been held in Islamabad, Pakistan.

The event brought together Pakistani Senate’s Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee Haji Adeel, high ranking officials of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, ambassadors, military attaches, state and government officials, and journalists.

Military Attaché of Azerbaijan`s embassy Mehman Novruzov briefed the participants on the history of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces.

He hailed the Azerbaijan-Pakistan cooperation, particularly between the armed forces.

The event featured demonstration of a video clip on the activities of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces.

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16:45

An official reception marking the 95th anniversary of the founding of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces has been held at the Azerbaijan Cultural Centre in Paris.

Organized by the Office of Azerbaijan`s Military Attaché, the even was supported by the country`s Embassy in French capital.

The event brought together French Senate members, high ranking officials of the Ministry of Defence, foreign ambassadors in Paris, staffers of Azerbaijan`s Embassy and representation in UNESCO, and members of the Azerbaijani diaspora.

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A solemn ceremony marking the 95th anniversary of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces has been held in Seoul, Korea.

The event brought together officials of the Defence Ministry of Korea, as well as representatives of the Korean Navy, reps of diplomatic corps accredited in Korea, heads of the country`s defence industry companies.

Chargé d'Affaires of Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Korea Elchin Jafarov provided an insight into history of the country`s armed forces.

“The first democratic republic in the East – the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic founded its national army on 26June 1918”, he stressed.

“In 1993, the National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev led the country on persistent demand of the Azerbaijanis. In short span of time he was able to unite his nation, form strong army which was able not only to halt aggression but to liberate the substantial parts of occupied lands as well. Heydar Aliyev`s Army building policy has been successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev, as the establishment of the Ministry of Defence Industry was one of the most important steps taken by the Government of Azerbaijan on the way of forming a modern Army and to provide self-sufficiency in military hardware”.

The event also featured an exhibition and demonstration of video on Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces.


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