A conference dedicated to the fifth anniversary of September 27 - Remembrance Day was held at Baku Engineering University (BEU).

At the event, the cherished memory of our martyrs was first commemorated with a minute of silence, followed by the national anthem.

After watching a video about the history of the Victory Path, BEU Rector Yagub Piriyev, who delivered a speech, stated that September 27 was designated as Remembrance Day by Presidential decree as a sign of respect for the memory of the sons of the Fatherland who sacrificed their lives for native lands. The rector, drawing attention to the causes and successful results of the war that began 5 years ago and lasted 44 days, as well as the complete restoration of our sovereignty as a result of the local anti-terror operations carried out by our Army in September 2023, said that this magnificent Victory was achieved thanks to the blood of martyrs, the courage of veterans, the unity of our people, and the determination of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev. Yagub Piriyev noted that national solidarity, professional leadership, effective military strategy, and the power of our Army forced the enemy to sign a capitulation act. The rector, highlighting President Ilham Aliyev's leadership qualities, his principled stance on national issues, his ability to mobilize society for a unified goal, and his being a strong, world-class politician as important factors conditioning victory, particularly emphasized the impact of the head of state's interviews with foreign media during and after the war on international public opinion. As a result, he characterized the successful prevention of attempts to pressure our country as Azerbaijan's diplomatic success. The rector stated that today, President Ilham Aliyev, through his continuous visits to liberated territories, both shares his joy with the people and clearly demonstrates Azerbaijan's determination to restore and revive Karabakh and East Zangezur in a short time precisely through its own economic capabilities.

At the end of his speech, the rector, saying that the cherished memory of our martyrs will always live in hearts and that their unparalleled heroism will serve as an example for future generations, conveyed his recommendations to students. He stated that the duty of young people is to preserve the cherished memory of those who gave their lives for the sacred cause, while constantly working with effort and contributing to Azerbaijan's further strengthening.

Absheron Regional Executive Authority head Abdin Farzaliyev called September 27 - Remembrance Day a clear example of respect for the memory of our people's heroic sons. He said that the valor and heroism of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland serves as a true school of patriotism for future generations. Highlighting the attention our state shows to strengthening the social protection of martyr families and veterans, Abdin Farzaliyev drew attention to the continuous work being done in this direction in Absheron region. The executive head emphasized that the historic Victory achieved through the power of our state and the unity of our people will always be a source of pride for us.

Khatira Ismayilova, chairman of the Public Council under Absheron Regional Executive Authority and mother of martyr Elchin Hasanli, stating that September 27 is the day to keep alive the sacred cause of our heroes who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland, spoke about the state care shown to martyr families and veterans, saying that every support is great moral backing for them. Khatira Ismayilova, saying that the memory of the sons of the Fatherland who rose to the rank of martyrdom will live eternally in our people's hearts, recommended that young people always uphold the path of martyrs and remain faithfully devoted to our state and country.

Azar Abdullazada, a first-year student of BEU's Faculty of Architecture and Construction, who at age 19 received the Republic of Azerbaijan's highest military decoration - the title of Patriotic War Hero, spoke about the military duties he performed as a tank operator in the war, and the events he witnessed firsthand regarding the heroism shown by our heroic soldiers in breaking through the Armenian army's defense line. The Patriotic War Hero, speaking with satisfaction about the care he received in the hospital while severely wounded and the attention of our state, said he takes pride in being a serviceman of the Azerbaijan Armed Forces and expressed his confidence that our army will always be victorious and our state will always triumph.

Professor Shikar Gasimov, Doctor of Historical Sciences at BEU, who delivered an extensive presentation at the event, spoke about the historical significance of Remembrance Day, the path that led Azerbaijan to victory, and the invaluable services of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev. He stated that the Glorious Victory achieved in the Patriotic War under the leadership of Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev brilliantly expresses our people's fighting spirit, the heroism of our martyrs, and the power of our state. The speech also emphasized the importance of raising the young generation in the national spirit, deeply studying historical truths, and conveying them to future generations.

At the end of the event, Arzu Rashidov, father of martyr Ziyeddin Rashidov, was congratulated on his 60th anniversary, and a commemorative photo was taken with members of martyr families studying at the university.

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