Azerbaijani army fulfills its duties with dignity, says parliament speaker

Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova has said that Azerbaijani Armed Forces are fulfilling their duties with dignity in defending the liberated regions and the state border.

She made the remarks at a parliamentary session on June 24, according to Report.

The speaker noted that the bravery shown by the Azerbaijani army under the leadership of Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Ilham Aliyev in the 44-day Second Karabakh War has been forever engraved in the heroic history of the nation.

"Armenian armed forces, which had been occupying Azerbaijani lands for 30 years, were defeated, our native lands - Karabakh and East Zangazur - were saved from enemy occupation. The bravery and selflessness of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the restoration of historical justice, the territorial integrity of our state, the soldiers and officers wounded in the battles will never be forgotten," she said.

"We are confident that the Azerbaijani army will develop further, strengthen its position and place among the strongest armies in the world. I congratulate the victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Ilham Aliyev, heroic soldiers and officers and all servicemen on June 26 - Armed Forces Day, and wish new successes in the honourable mission of protecting national interests and military security of Azerbaijan,” Gafarova added.