State Security Service chief: Azerbaijan's stability secured, destabilization attempts to be prevented PHOTO

Last year, the employees of Azerbaijan's State Security Service demonstrated effective work in preventing external and internal threats, combating crimes such as treason, espionage, terrorism, and the financing of terrorism.

The statement was made by the Service's chief, Colonel General Ali Naghiyev during an event dedicated to the professional holiday of the service's employees, Caliber.Az reports.

Ali Naghiyev emphasized that although some destructive forces tried to destabilize the situation in the country, their actions were thwarted and will continue to be decisively suppressed. He expressed confidence that the personnel of the State Security Service would continue to justify the trust of President Ilham Aliyev and will keep making every effort to ensure national security.

Chairman of the Committee on Defense, Security, and Combating Corruption of the Milli Majlis, Arzu Nagiyev, congratulated the employees and veterans of the State Security Service on their professional holiday, expressing confidence that Azerbaijan's special services will continue to successfully fulfill the tasks assigned to them, contributing to the country's security.

At the conclusion of the event, presidential orders were announced, granting several employees of the State Security Service higher military ranks, orders, and medals. A ceremony of awarding was held.

In connection with the professional holiday, the employees of the State Security Service visited the grave of Heydar Aliyev at the Alley of Honor and the Alley of Martyrs.

By Khagan Isayev