Information of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan
In response to Armenia's continued provocations and military aggression, on September 27, 2020, the people of Azerbaijan stood up for the Patriotic war to put an end to Armenia's nearly thirty-year occupation policy and liberate our lands from the clutches of the enemy. As a result of 44-day military operations, the Azerbaijani people gained a historic victory and the territorial integrity of our country was restored.
According to the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On the establishment of Victory Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan” of December 2, 2020, in order to perpetuate the unprecedented victory in the Patriotic War, it was decided to annually celebrate November 10 as Victory Day in Azerbaijan.
At the same time, November 10 is the Day of Remembrance of the founder of the Republic of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, a great figure whose name is inscribed in golden letters in the history of the Turkic world. National leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev said: "As much as Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is dear and respected by the Turks, he is also dear and respected by the Azerbaijanis". Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who loved Azerbaijan with all his heart and said that “The joy of Azerbaijan is our joy, its sorrow is our sorrow”, has a place in the heart of every Azerbaijani, and his memory is honored with great respect in our country.
Taking into account that the Day of Remembrance of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is celebrated in Turkey on November 10, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a decision to change the date of Victory Day.
The liberation of the city of Shusha, dear to every Azerbaijani, the pearl of Karabakh, after 28 years of occupation on November 8 played a decisive role in the fate of the war, led to the recognition of the defeat of the enemy's political and military leadership and the cessation of the hostilities.
Taking into account the historical significance of the city of Shusha and its liberation from occupation, this unprecedented victory - Victory Day, which has become a triumph of the combat determination and strength of our people, which is of exceptional importance for the future development and prestige of our state, will be solemnly celebrated every year on November 8.
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