A ceremony marking the 25th graduation of the Command-Staff Academic Course of the Military Management Institute was held at the National Defense University.
The event began with a moment of silence in honor of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was then performed.
Rector of the National Defense University, Major General Gunduz Abdulov, addressed the ceremony, conveying congratulations from the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, and other senior officials to the graduates. He wished them success in their future military service and expressed gratitude to the professors and teaching staff. The Rector emphasized that the training of professional officers in line with modern requirements is among the priority tasks set by the Commander-in-Chief for the leadership of the Azerbaijan Army. He also underlined that the ongoing efforts in this direction, including reforms in the military education system, make a significant contribution to strengthening both the combat capability and intellectual potential of the Azerbaijan Army.
Following this, Lieutenant Colonel Vusal Abdurahmanov, who graduated with distinction from the Command-Staff Academic Course, was awarded a diploma, an honorary certificate, and a gift.
In his remarks, Lieutenant Colonel Vusal Abdurahmanov expressed gratitude to the leadership of the National Defense University, the Military Management Institute, and the teaching staff for providing favorable conditions for acquiring knowledge and practical skills, as well as for the quality education they received. On behalf of the graduates, the course leader also attached an emblem to the symbolic stump.
At the end of the event, diplomas were awarded to the graduates, and a commemorative photo was taken.