Proof of Loyalty to the State and Service to the People

12.03.2025

On March 12, the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrated the anniversary of their establishment. To mark the occasion, the Minister of Internal Affairs, General-Colonel Vilayat Eyvazov, along with the leadership of the Internal Troops and military personnel, visited the Alley of Honors to pay their respects to the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
Later, a visit was made to the Martyrs' Alley, where the brave sons of the homeland, who gave their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the republic, are buried. 
On the same day, a solemn ceremony was held at the Main Directorate of the Internal Troops. The event was attended by the Minister of Internal Affairs, General-Colonel Vilayat Eyvazov.
The ceremony began with a moment of silence to honor the cherished memory of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, as well as the military personnel and all martyrs who gave their lives for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country.
On this significant day, General-Colonel Vilayat Eyvazov conveyed the warmest wishes of President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev and to the personnel. He emphasized that the traditions of army building laid by National Leader Heydar Aliyev continue to thrive and develop successfully to this day.
The Minister underlined that, thanks to the esteemed attention and care of President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev, the Internal Troops have become a professional unit capable of successfully completing any combat mission, and one of the guarantors of stability and pillars of statehood. He highlighted the targeted measures taken to improve the material and technical base, barracks and living conditions, and the provision of military units with modern weapons, equipment, and special tools. The Minister proudly emphasized that the Interior Ministry’s Internal Troops' bravery in ensuring the country's territorial integrity, as well as their service in maintaining public order and security in all regions, including in the liberated cities and districts, alongside police officers, has been highly appreciated by the President. It was also noted that, in the fight against crime, the protection of public order and the rule of law, and the neutralization of armed criminal groups, the personnel of the troops fulfilled their duties with excellence during the international event “COP29” held in our country.
The Minister pointed out that the awarding of state honors to military personnel distinguished in service on the eve of their professional holiday is a clear reflection of the esteemed President's high regard and trust in the efforts of the troops' personnel.
Concluding the event, Minister V. Eyvazov outlined the key tasks ahead for the Internal Troops and provided instructions and recommendations.
Following this, the orders signed by the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Deputy Minister - Commander of the Internal Troops, regarding the awarding of a group of military personnel distinguished in service, were announced, and the awards were presented to the recipients.
The event continued with a cultural program.