A solemn event dedicated to the 21st anniversary of the establishment of the Military Lyceum named after Heydar Aliyev was held at the Training and Educational Center of the Combined Arms Army.
At the event, attended by representatives of the Combined Arms Army and the public, the military personnel of the Military Lyceum and other guests, the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids, who sacrificed their lives for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Motherland, was honored with observing a minute of silence. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
Acting Chief of the Military Lyceum named after Heydar Aliyev, Colonel Rashad Asgarov welcomed the guests and military personnel, congratulated them on the lyceum’s establishment day and conveyed the congratulations of the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov to the military personnel.
The Commander of the Combined Arms Army, Major General Kanan Seyidov congratulated the staff on a significant day and wished them success. He stressed that the lyceum, which the Great Leader consistently regarded with great care and special attention, has exceptional services in training national professional servicemen and plays a role in raising the prestige of the military profession in society and increasing the number of young people, who devote themselves to the military. The Commander of the Combined Arms Army advised the cadets to be loyal to the Motherland, the state, the Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the military oath, as well as to serve in an exemplary manner, constantly improve personal skills and knowledge, and to fulfill command staff’s orders and instructions accurately and promptly.
The speakers at the event spoke about the Military Lyceum’s establishment, ways of development, the successful combat operations on restoring territorial integrity conducted by the Azerbaijan Army under the leadership of the Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the historical victories gained, the heroism and courage shown by servicemen, who graduated from the Military Lyceum in different years, to achieve these glorious victories.
Then a video about the educational, training and living conditions created in a military educational institution was shown. Creative teams of the Combined Arms Army’s Training and Educational Center and Military Lyceum presented national dances and patriotic songs.
In the end, distinguished servicemen and civil workers were awarded.