12 December is the Day of Remembrance of National leader Heydar Aliyev!

The history of the Patriotic War, which lasted 44 days from September 27 to November 10, 2020, ended in victory, and Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity. This historic victory was achieved primarily thanks to the free will of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev and the courage of the victorious Azerbaijan Army on the battlefield.

Today, the history of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan, which has already left its glorious mark in the modern world art of war, is closely linked with the name of the unforgettable Heydar Aliyev, who devoted his life to the struggle for a happy future, freedom and independence of Azerbaijan.

      The words of our national leader about the Motherland, people, army, Garabagh in different years still lead our people and army to glorious victories.

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“Army is our native army. Army is the part of our people. Army is the backbone of the country.’

Heroic Azerbaijani soldier, forward to protect the sacred lands of Azerbaijan, the independent Republic of Azerbaijan!”

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“We will never give up our territories recognized by international organizations to anyone.”

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“Either we must stand up and liberate our lands, or we must be destroyed, or we must admit that we are not a nation!”

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“In its centuries-old history, our people have repeatedly proved their ability to preserve their national identity, land and homeland.”

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“Those who lead a tribe, army, group, a nation solve many issues.

 Our people should know that we must protect ourselves, show our strength and heroism.”

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“To ensure the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan we must be ready for every battle and fight!”

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“Every citizen of Azerbaijan must be ready to fight for the liberation of our occupied lands!”

“Today with great pride we can say that the independent Azerbaijan Republic has its own National Army! This is a great national achievement of Azerbaijan people."

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“The people of Azerbaijan with a rich military history will rely on the endurance and strength of their Armed Forces in order to more confidently overcome the difficult and hard path of state building and gain new victories.”

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“Care and respect for the army are an honourable duty of the society and people.”

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“An independent state must be powerful. The core of this power is the people, and the army, which is their integral part.”

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'The unity of the people and the army increases the power of the people and the country and makes the army more powerful.”

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An independent state, a country for a lasting and stable peace must have a powerful army.”

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“The army should always be a ward of the state, surrounded by the care of the people.”

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“All forces must be mobilized to create an army.”

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“The army is a part of the people. The unity of the people and the army always ensures the power of the state, gives more power to the army, and gives the people more confidence in their army.

 Our martyrs who died for the defense of our lands will never be forgotten, they will live forever in our hearts. Their heroism and martyrdom will be a great example for the soldiers of the Azerbaijani Army.”

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“The people of Azerbaijani have taken heroic action!”

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 “We must strengthen the military power of our state!”

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 “The army is the backbone of the independence of our country, our nation and our state!”

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“Azerbaijan has always maintained its determination to continue fighting for freedom and sovereignty, and although it has suffered devastating pain and suffering along the way, nothing has crushed its will .'

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“Our people have always protected their lands for centuries, protecting their national freedom and pride, and are now able to do so.”

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'Military service makes young people stronger, more courageous and resilient, instilling in them qualities how to overcome difficulties.'

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“We need to have a stronger army to valiantly hold negotiations.”

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“Today we are proud to state that the Republic of Azerbaijan has its own National Army  –  worthy Armed Forces to ensure the national security, peace and security of our people, to protect the country’s borders, territorial integrity and lands.”

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“When we laid the foundation of the Jamshid Nakhchivanski Military Lyceum, it was not a theory for us, it was the vision of a great future - the future of Azerbaijan. They were the first successful steps towards training Azerbaijan's national military personnel. Taking those steps, we thought that there would come a time when the people of Azerbaijan would regain national freedom and state independence, and an independent Azerbaijani state would be established. It is now established. Because of our independence today, I created this school, ensured its survival and raised it. You know, I tell you honestly, I consider this lyceum as my own child. I look after it as my own child, and I am going to do it as long as I live. “

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“Young people should know that during the 1941-1945 war, the worst nightmare which mankind has ever faced, the Azerbaijani people had heroic generals, officers and soldiers. With their heroism, they gained respect and glorified the people of Azerbaijan. All this is and should be an example for our young generation!”