Azerbaijan launches nationwide events ahead of Victory Day celebrations

Azerbaijan is holding a series of events across the country and abroad ahead of Victory Day, which will be marked on November 8 to commemorate the nation’s triumph in the 2020 Patriotic War. 

The Military Prosecutor’s Office hosted a ceremony to mark the fifth anniversary of the victory, attended by war veterans and officials, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

Deputy Prosecutor General and Military Prosecutor Bahruz Ahmadov extended his congratulations to the Azerbaijani people, the armed forces and the staff of the Military Prosecutor’s Office on the occasion of Victory Day.

In his remarks, Ahmadov highlighted the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva in achieving what he called a “historic victory”, and praised the heroism and dedication of Azerbaijani servicemen during the 44-day war.

The event concluded with a screening of the film Letter to the Martyr, dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in the conflict.

By Aghakazim Guliyev