BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 15. In line with the
training plan for 2026 approved by the Minister of Defense, Colonel
General Zakir Hasanov, the military oath-taking ceremonies for new
recruits were held across the Azerbaijan Army on February 15,
Trend reports.
The oath-taking ceremonies were declared open after the battle
flags were brought to the parade grounds in accompaniment of
military bands.
The ceremonies commenced with a tribute to the National Leader
Heydar Aliyev, and Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the
Motherland. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was
performed.
The new recruits solemnly took the military oath and pledged to
be loyal to the Motherland.
Representatives of the Ministry of Defense and commanders of
military units delivered speeches, congratulating the new soldiers
on the occasion of this significant day. They recommended them to
remain loyal to the Motherland, the state, and the Supreme
Commander-in-Chief, as well as to their military oath, to
continuously enhance their combat readiness, to execute the orders
and instructions of their commanding officers accurately and in a
timely manner, and to be prepared at all times to defend the
territorial integrity of the country.
Parents of the new soldiers who also addressed the gathering
expressed their pride in their sons’ honorable service to the
Motherland and conveyed their gratitude to the Head of State, as
well as to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, for the
conditions created for the servicemen.
The ceremonies ended with servicemen's solemn marches in front
of the grandstand.
