
Azerbaijan has marked the 95th anniversary of the founding of its Armed Forces with a grand military parade at the Azadliq Square featuring troops, military hardware and an impressive air-show.
President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev attended the parade, which was watched by state and government officials, first lady, president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva, MPs, foreign ambassadors in Baku, heads of religious communities, employees of international organizations, war veterans and members of the general public.
Defense Minister, Colonel-General Safar Abiyev reported to President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev on the readiness of the troops. The Supreme Commander-in-Chief saluted the troops.
After a military orchestra of the Defense Ministry played Azerbaijan`s National Anthem President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev made a speech.
The President touched upon the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and reiterated that his country`s territorial integrity would be restored.
He said all international organizations were supporting Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity.
The Head of State said Azerbaijan enjoyed a strengthening international image and position.
The President highlighted the country`s achievements in different areas, particularly in army building and defense industry.
The parade involved nearly 5,000-strong personnel of all types of troops, as well as 300 military vehicles and weapon systems, over 100 fighter jets and helicopters, and nearly 40 ships.
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11:35The military parade dedicated to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces Day held in Baku.
Over 5,000 personnel of various military units of the armed forces, more than 300 units of military equipment and weapons systems, more than 100 combat aircraft and helicopters and over 40 warships were involved in the military parade.
Representatives of all troops were marching through the square. In the end, Azerbaijani Armed Forces aircraft demonstrated the country's flag in the sky.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivered speech at the parade.
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10:25The military parade dedicated to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces Day started in Baku.
Over 5,000 personnel of various military units of the armed forces, more than 300 units of military equipment and weapons systems, more than 100 combat aircraft and helicopters and over 40 warships will be involved in the military parade.
Representatives of all troops are expected to march through the square. In the end, Azerbaijani Armed Forces aircraft will demonstrate the country's flag in the sky.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is delivering speech at the parade.
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