An event was held in Combined Arms Army on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of the first national military unit in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.

The event commenced with commemorating the bright memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.

The congratulations of Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov were conveyed to the event participants.

The speeches noted the history of the establishment of the Combined Arms Army, founded by National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and its path of progress. It was highlighted that thanks to the attention and care of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, the measures implemented in further improvement of the service and socio-living conditions of the military personnel were continued.

The event also featured the screening of a film highlighting the history of the establishment of the Combined Arms Army and its glorious combat path.

In the end, various orders and medals, next military ranks, honorary decrees were presented to the distinguished servicemen.