In accordance with the training plan for 2026 approved by the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, military oath-taking ceremonies for young soldiers were held in the Azerbaijan Army on August 16.

Axar.az reports that the ceremonies were declared open after the battle flags were brought to the parade grounds accompanied by military orchestras.

First, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland was honored with a minute of silence. Then, the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.

The young soldiers solemnly took the military oath and promised to be loyal to the Motherland.

Speaking at the events, representatives of the Ministry of Defense and commanders of military units congratulated the young soldiers on this significant occasion and urged them to remain loyal to the Motherland, the state, and the Commander-in-Chief, to serve as exemplary soldiers, to thoroughly learn the use of weapons and equipment, to constantly improve their combat training, to precisely and promptly fulfill the orders of the command staff, and to always be prepared to defend Azerbaijani lands.

The event participants expressed their pride in the young soldiers taking the military oath and thanked the head of state and the leadership of the Ministry of Defense for providing the necessary conditions.

The ceremonies ended with servicemen's solemn marches in front of the grandstand.

Finally, military units held cultural and mass events in a patriotic spirit.