Under the instructions of the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, a number of events on the occasion of the Remembrance Day of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev were held on December 12 in all types of troops, the Combined Arms Army, Army Corps, formations, special educational institutions  of the Azerbaijan Army.
At the events attended by the military personnel and public representatives, the memory of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and the  heroic sons of the Motherland, fallen for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our republic, was honored with observing a minute of silence and the National Anthem was performed.
Speakers at the events spoke about the glorious life path of the great leader and his historical services to our country. It was noted that as a result of Heydar Aliyev's far-sighted domestic and foreign policy during his presidency in Azerbaijan, the country's prestige has increased, comprehensive development has been achieved, and our independence has been ensured forever and irreversibly.
Today, as in other areas, the political line of the Great Leader in the field of army development is successfully continued by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Mr. Ilham Aliyev.
Documentaries about the glorious life and activity of the great leader Heydar Aliyev were shown at the events.