Azerbaijan holds events to promote army’s national, moral values PHOTO

The events are being held in accordance with the instructions of Azerbaijani Defence Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov to promote national and moral values and enlighten the Azerbaijani military personnel.

According to the joint action plan signed for the current year, officers of the Department for Ideological Work and Moral-Psychological Support of the Main Department for Personnel, as well as representatives of the State Committee on Religious Associations, met with servicemen in military units, the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry told Caliber.Az.

First, the memory of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, and martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, was honored by observing a minute of silence.

During the meetings, discussions were held on such topics as the role of Islam in the upbringing of youth, the importance of religious solidarity in strengthening national unity, relationships among servicemen, rules of discipline, the role of spiritual values in creating a healthy atmosphere, as well as educating military personnel in the spirit of tolerance and other topics. The importance of educational events held in the Azerbaijani Army was emphasised.

In the end, Q&A session was held.