Azerbaijan's Combined Arms Army held the graduation ceremony on the occasion of the appointment of a group of officers to new positions after their successfully completing the Officers' Improvement Course, Report informs referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

The ceremony commenced with commemorating the bright memory of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids (Martyrs) and playing the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Deputy Minister of Defense - Commander of the Combined Arms Army, Colonel General Kerem Mustafayev congratulated the officers on successfully completing the course and being appointed to new positions, as well as on the upcoming World Azerbaijani Solidarity Day and New Year's holiday. He wished each officer honourable service in the defense of the Motherland.

Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Major Ramid Suleymanov noted that the knowledge and skills acquired during the course will be applied to improve the combat, socio-political and moral-psychological training of military personnel.

Following the speeches, the graduates were awarded certificates and presents. The course leaders attached the graduation emblem to the symbolic stumps and graduates solemnly marched in front of the podium.