In accordance with the training plan for 2025 approved by the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, the military oath-taking ceremonies for young soldiers were held in the Azerbaijan Army on Sunday.
The ceremonies were declared open after the battle flags were brought to the parade grounds in accompaniment of military orchestras.
First, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan, was honored with observing a minute of silence. Then the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
The young soldiers solemnly took the military oath and promised to be loyal to the Motherland.
Representatives of the Defense Ministry and military unit commanders extended their congratulations to the soldiers on this significant occasion. They urged them to remain loyal to the Motherland, the state, and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, to serve with dedication, master the secrets of weapons and equipment, enhance their combat training, and fulfill orders of the command staff promptly and precisely. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of being ready to defend Azerbaijan’s territories.
The ceremonies ended with servicemen’s solemn march in front of the grandstand.