BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 26. Pursuant to the
plan approved by the Minister of Defense, a series of events were
held to mark the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide across
the troops (forces), Combined Arms Army, army corps, formations,
military units of the Azerbaijan Army, as well as in the special
educational institutions operating under the National Defense
University and at the offices of military attaché representations
accredited in foreign countries, the statement of the Ministry of
Defense says, Trend reports.
The events commenced with a tribute to the National Leader,
Heydar Aliyev, Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the
Motherland, and victims of the Khojaly genocide. The National
Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed under the
accompaniment of a military band.
It was stated that following the return to power of the National
Leader, Heydar Aliyev, national-level steps were taken to ensure
that the tragedy received its proper legal recognition. By the
decision of the Milli Majlis on February 24, 1994, February 26 was
officially designated as the Day of the Khojaly Genocide.
The purposive activities of the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham
Aliyev, as well as of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, to raise
international awareness of the Khojaly tragedy were
highlighted.
Within the series of commemorative events, at 17:00, the memory
of the victims of the Khojaly genocide was honored with a minute of
silence. Monuments of the genocide were visited, and lectures on
the subject were delivered during civic-political training
sessions. Additionally, photo exhibitions, literary compositions,
and films were presented.
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