BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 26. On June 26, Minister
of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with the servicemen
who had been awarded senior military ranks in accordance with the
relevant decree of President Ilham Aliyev.
This was announced in a report published by the Ministry of
Defense of Azerbaijan.
At the ceremony, following the reading of the Presidential
Decree dated June 25, 2026, conferring the senior military rank of
Major General upon servicemen of the Ministry of Defense of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the relevant order of the
Minister of Defense, the officers were formally presented with
their new military ranks.
Conveying the congratulations of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief
to the servicemen, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov wished them
continued success in their future service and delivered
instructions and guidance for the effective fulfillment of their
duties.
In turn, the officers expressed their gratitude to President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the
Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, as well as to the leadership of the
Ministry of Defense, for the trust and confidence placed in them,
reaffirming their unwavering commitment to justify that confidence
through dedicated and exemplary service.
