KHANKENDI – In a significant declaration during his visit to Garabagh University, President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that State Sovereignty Day will become a widely recognized annual celebration across Azerbaijan.

According to Trend News Agency, President Aliyev spoke to faculty and students about the importance of September 20, the date marking the restoration of Azerbaijan’s state sovereignty following a decisive anti-terror operation. He recounted the events of exactly one year prior, when Azerbaijani forces successfully reinstated full national sovereignty and demonstrated the country’s resilience and commitment to international law.

The president’s speech not only commemorated the efforts and sacrifices of the Azerbaijani Army but also set the tone for an annual celebration of national pride and sovereignty. His remarks underscored the importance of this day in Azerbaijan’s national calendar, intending to foster a sense of unity and remembrance throughout the country.