POLITICS
Day of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces marked in foreign countries
Baku, June 27 (AZERTAC). An official reception on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of establishment of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces was arranged in Azerbaijani embassy in Austria.
The event brought together officials of Austrian Defense Ministry, MPs, officials of Slovakian defense ministry, ambassadors, military representatives of the OSCE member states, members of Azerbaijani Diaspora, students and mass media outlets.
Azerbaijani ambassador to Austria Galib Israfilov told of history of establishment of the Armed Forces. He said occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenians, non-constructive position of Armenia poses a serious threat to the region`s security.
Lieutenant-colonel Kamil Guliyev told of development of military industry and reforms being implemented in the army building under leadership of Commander-in-chief Ilham Aliyev.
The participants watched a video clip on Armed Forces.
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An event to mark the 94th anniversary of establishment of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces took place in Ankara, Turkey.
The reception brought together representatives of Azerbaijani embassy in Turkey, Turkish military officials, heads of the diplomatic corps in Ankara, Diaspora organizations and mass media outlets.
Azerbaijani military attaché Anvar Ibrahimov received the congratulations. The participants watched a video clip on establishment of the Armed Forces and saw the “Irs-Heritage” magazine.
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Azerbaijan`s representation office under NATO and embassy of Azerbaijan in Brussels gave an official reception on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of establishment of Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces.
The event gathered representatives of the diplomatic corps in NATO and European Union, NATO`s International Secretariat, Military Committee, officials of SHAPE and Azerbaijani Diaspora.
Ambassador Khazar Ibrahim told of establishment and history of the Armed Forces. The participants watched a video on Azerbaijan`s Armed Forces.