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President of Azerbaijan attends opening of State Frontier Service's Military unit

07 March 2009 [09:43] - TODAY.AZ
President of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev has today attended opening of the State Frontier Service`s military unit.
Chief of the State Frontier Service Elchin Guliyev greeted the Head of State here.

Over recent years, new border outposts and frontier units have been created in Azerbaijan. Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev has always paid attention to improving frontier service and bringing frontier troops in line with modern standards. Creation of this military unit is the example of work done over recent period in Azerbaijan. State Frontier Service creates new modern border outposts, military units, providing them with up-to-date equipment.

President Ilham Aliyev viewed the military unit`s gym and assembly hall. Supreme Commander visited the training center where the personnel learn how to use various kinds of weapons.

Supreme Commander saw the photographs depicting activities of the State Frontier Service. Then, Azerbaijani leader met with soldiers here.

President became familiar with the shooting-ground and saw equipment and hardware here.

The Head of State viewed military exercises. President Ilham Aliyev got familiarized with the canteen.

Supreme Commander also visited the military unit`s museum where he saw photographs and books reflecting national leader Heydar Aliyev`s and President Ilham Aliyev`s attention and care for development of frontier troops.

The Head of State visited the hostel for officers. The Head of State saw the modern weapons here.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed satisfaction over new military unit and gave respective recommendations and instructions.

/AzerTac/

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