Ankara: A group of Azerbaijani veterans attended a ceremonial event in Trkiye marking the 105th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatrk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Trkiye, being awarded the rank of Marshal, as well as Veterans Day.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event was attended by the commanders of the various branches of the Turkish Armed Forces, as well as Major General Zaur Zeynalov, Azerbaijan's military attach© in Ankara.

Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Gler addressed the participants. Yasar Gler noted he was proud to meet with veterans and their family members and hailed the contribution made by these heroes to protecting the interests and security of Trkiye and Azerbaijan.

Yasar Gler also expressed his special gratitude to the family members and relatives of the heroes.

The minister then attended a dinner to mark September 19 - Veterans Day in Trkiye.