Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, who is on a visit to the Republic of Turkey, has met with Azerbaijani servicemen participating in the "Efes-2018" international exercises on May 9.

A series of activities dedicated to the 73rd anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War are held in the Army Corps, formations and military units of the Ministry of Defense.

On the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the Victory over fascism in the Great Patriotic War on May 9, a group of officers of the Ministry of Defense visited the monument to twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Major General Azi Aslanov and laid a wreath at the monument.

A solemn ceremony has been held in Baku to mark the 73rd anniversary of victory over fascism in World War Two.

According to the instruction of the Minister of Defense, a group of officers of the ministry led by the Deputy Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Kerim Veliyev visited the grave of the National Hero of Azerbaijan Albert Agarunov in the Alley of Martyrs on May 8.

On May 9, the Ministry of Defense’s enlarged delegation led by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov will depart for Izmir to participate in the Distinguished Visitors Day, which will be organized during the final stage of the "Efes-2018" international exercise in the Republic of Turkey.

On the occasion of the 95th birthday anniversary of national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, several activities are held in the Army Corps, formations, military units, special military educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense, as well as the in the central and garrison houses of officers.

In connection with the celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the Victory over fascism, military bands will organize performances in various parts of Baku from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on May 9.

Representatives of the Azerbaijani Army participate in the "Climbing Initial Training Course" in Predeal (Romania), in the Combined Training Conference (CTC 18-1) in Oberammergau, (Germany), in the "Emergency Management of Battlefield Injuries Course" in Budapest (Hungary), in the 5th planning meeting of the "REGEX 18" exercises in Belgrade (Serbia), in Partner National Military Representative (PNMR) Seminar in Stavanger (Norway) and in the "NATO Medical Evaluation (MEDEVAL) Course" in Tartu, Estonia.

A scientific-practical conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Armed Forces was held at the Military Medical Faculty.