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Monitoring Desk: Azerbaijan is observing “The Day of Remembrance” to pay respect to the memories of martyred who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Victory Park in Baku and laid a wreath at the Victory Monument and honored the memory of the martyrs.

On December 2, 2020, the President of Azerbaijan and hero of the 44-days War, İlham Aliyev decided to observe every September 27 as The Day of Remembrance.

A nationwide moment of silence to honor the memory of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan was observed at 12:00 on September 27 across the country, reports state run News Agency Azertac.

People honored martyred soldiers and officers by observing a minute of silence. During the minute of silence, traffic was halted, while the national flag was lowered and car sirens sounded.

In accordance with President Ilham Aliyev’s Order dated December 2, 2020, September 27 was declared Remembrance Day in Azerbaijan every year as a sign of deep respect for Azerbaijani soldiers and officers who fought heroically in the Patriotic War and sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of the country. Commemorative events honoring the martyrs of the Patriotic War are held in all cities and regions of Azerbaijan, including the liberated territories.

The Patriotic War under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, President İlham Aliyev that ended with a victory of the brave Azerbaijani Army, opened a new era in the history of the Republic of Azerbaijan, established international justice and changed the realities in the region.

The world remembers that there were several UN Security Council resolutions waiting for justice in reference to Armenian occupation and aggression against Azerbaijan but nothing was happening till such time when the brave Azerbaijani armed forces through their mussels implemented UNSC resolutions and reclaimed illegally occupied territory during 44-days Patriotic War. The Patriotic War put an end to Armenia’s nearly 30-year-long policy of aggression. Azerbaijan ensured its territorial integrity, and the fundamental rights of nearly one million displaced Azerbaijanis were restored.

The end of the occupation of the Azerbaijani territories revealed the full extent of the illegal activities undertaken by Armenia for decades. This includes extensive mining; the deliberate destruction and misappropriation of Azerbaijan’s historical, cultural and religious heritage; plundering of natural resources; destruction of infrastructure; and other violations of international law. Evidence of Armenia’s numerous war crimes was also revealed. The Government of Azerbaijan carried out restoration and reconstruction works in the liberated territories and taking consistent steps to ensure the safe and dignified return of nearly one million of displaced Azerbaijanis, as well as the reintegration of these lands. The Government is also taking all necessary measures to ensure lasting peace, security and prosperity in the region in accordance with the Trilateral Statement of November 10, 2020.