Baku: On the occasion of 26 June - Armed Forces Day and the 108th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Army's establishment, a concert was held featuring the military orchestra of the Heydar Aliyev Military Institute and the Turkish Armed Forces Harmony Band at Fountains Square. Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense shared this with AZERTAC.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event commenced with a moment of silence honoring National Leaders Heydar Aliyev and Mustafa Kemal Atatrk, alongside Shehids who sacrificed their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Following the tribute, the national anthems of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Trkiye were played by the military orchestras. The concert included military-patriotic songs, various marches, and compositions by renowned Azerbaijani, Turkish, and international composers, receiving enthusiastic applause from both local residents and visitors.