BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 9. On the occasion of the
103rd anniversary of the birth of the National Leader Heydar
Aliyev, the founder of our modern statehood and the honorary head
of the security agencies of Azerbaijan, the Chief of the State
Security Service (SSS), Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev, and the
personnel of the Service visited the Alley of Honor to pay tribute
to his cherished memory with deep respect. Flowers were also laid
at the grave of the prominent ophthalmologist-scientist,
Academician Zarifa Aliyeva, Trend reports, citing the State Security Service.
The ceremony continued in the assembly hall of the SSS, where a
minute of silence was observed to honor the unforgettable memory of
the Great Leader and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the
sovereignty of our country, followed by the performing of the
National Anthem.
Delivering a speech at the event, the Chief of the SSS,
Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev, reflected on the Great Leader’s 25
years of prolific activity within the security agencies. He stated
that the "nationalization" of this vital institution and its
restructuring in the spirit of the ideology of Azerbaijanism were
the direct results of the unwavering will of the visionary
politician, Heydar Aliyev.
Emphasizing that under the leadership of the President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, the Victorious Commander-in-Chief Ilham
Aliyev—who skillfully continues the political course of the Great
Leader—our country has achieved historic successes in all fields,
the Service Chief noted that the security agencies have entered a
qualitatively new stage of development thanks to the special
attention and care of the Head of State.
Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev affirmed that the personnel will
continue to fulfill their duties with a high sense of
responsibility toward protecting our statehood and ensuring
national security.
The event concluded with the presentation of high state awards
to SSS employees who distinguished themselves in their service.
