BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 27. The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has issued a statement on September
27 – Remembrance Day.
“On the occasion of the anniversary of 27 September –
Remembrance Day, we commemorate with deep respect and gratitude the
cherished memory of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the
independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of
Azerbaijan.
The Patriotic War, which began on 27 September 2020 and lasted
for 44 days, marked a significant turning point in the modern
history of Azerbaijan and resulted in the restoration of the
country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The leadership of the Victorious Commander-in-Chief, the
solidarity of our people, and the heroism and high level of
professionalism demonstrated by the Azerbaijani Army in the service
of the Motherland played an important role in achieving this
historic outcome.
The establishment of 27 September as a Remembrance Day is an
expression of the respect shown at the state and national levels to
the cherished memory of our martyrs. On this day, the sacrifice of
each and every martyr who gave their life for the Motherland, as
well as the bravery demonstrated by military servicemen and
veterans, is once again commemorated with respect.
In the period following the Patriotic War, Azerbaijan has been
consistently undertaking measures aimed at the restoration and
reconstruction of the territories liberated from occupation,
eliminating the humanitarian consequences of the conflict,
including the landmine threat, ensuring the safe and dignified
return of former internally displaced persons to their native
lands, as well as determining the fate of persons who went missing
during the conflict.
The greatest tribute to the memory of our martyrs who sacrificed
their lives in the Patriotic War is to safeguard the values for
which they fought — independence, territorial integrity,
sovereignty, and national solidarity — as well as to strengthen
lasting peace and security in the region.
In this regard, the sacred memory of the heroes of the Patriotic
War will forever live on as an important historical and moral
legacy to be passed on by Azerbaijan to future generations.
On 27 September – Remembrance Day, we once again commemorate
with deep respect the cherished memory of all our martyrs who
sacrificed their lives for the independence, sovereignty, and
territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, and wish good health to the
military servicemen who sacrificed their health on this path,” the
statement said.
