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New military unit opened in territory of Khojavand district 

According to the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev, activities on the provision of the Azerbaijan Army units stationed in the liberated territories, organization of troops’ service, and improvement of social and living conditions continue.

On the day of Gurban Bayram, the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, the leadership of the Ministry and Head of the Executive Authority of Khojavand district Eyvaz Huseynov attended an opening of a new military unit in the territory of the Khojavand district.

The headquarters, canteen, medical point, soldiers’ barracks, car parking, warehouses for various purposes, and other infrastructure facilities in the territory of the military camp, built to organize combat training and troops’ service at a high level, as well as provide living conditions for military personnel, were inspected.

It was reported to the Minister of Defense that all office premises are equipped with air conditioners, furniture, modern sanitary facilities, bedding, kitchen equipment, and generators.

After the inspection of the military unit, the Minister of Defense gave relevant instructions on further improving the service and living conditions of the military personnel.

Then a concert program was organized for the military personnel on the occasion of the Gurban Bayram.

Speaking in front of the military personnel, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov emphasized that at the opening of the new commando military unit in Kalbajar district, the Commander-in-Chief once again highly appreciated the activities of the Azerbaijan Army. Noting the importance of worthy fulfillment of all assigned tasks to justify the trust placed by the country’s leadership, the Minister congratulated the military personnel on the commissioning of the new military unit and the Gurban Bayram, as well as wished them success in their military service.

This year, as in previous years, a sacrifice ceremony was held.

In the end, the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, and the Head of the Executive Authority of Khojavand district Eyvaz Huseynov planted evergreen long-lived trees in the territory of the military unit as a sign of the unity of the army and the people.

 

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency