On June 26, the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with the servicemen, who had been awarded senior military ranks in accordance with the relevant Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 
At the ceremony, following the reading of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated June 25, 2026, conferring the senior military rank of "Major General" upon servicemen of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the relevant order of the Minister of Defense, the officers were formally presented their senior military ranks.
Conveying the congratulations of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to the servicemen, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov wished them continued success in their future service and delivered the instructions and guidance for the effective fulfillment of their duties.
In turn, the awarded officers expressed their gratitude to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, as well as to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense for the trust and confidence placed in them, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to justify that confidence through dedicated and exemplary service.