24 June 2026, Berlin, Germany: To mark the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces Day, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Germany and the Office of the Defense Attaché hosted a reception on 24 June at the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Berlin.
The event was attended by high-ranking representatives of the Federal Ministry of Defence and other federal agencies, members of the German Bundestag, ambassadors, defense attachés from numerous nations, as well as representatives from the fields of politics, academia, culture, media, and the Azerbaijani community.
Following a minute of silence in memory of those who fell for Azerbaijan’s independence and territorial integrity, the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Germany were played. Subsequently, a film about the Azerbaijani Armed Forces was screened.
H.E. Mr. Nasimi Aghayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Germany, acknowledged the evolution of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces into a key guarantor of the country’s security and sovereignty. At the same time, he emphasized Azerbaijan’s firm commitment to lasting peace, stability, and constructive cooperation in the South Caucasus. He noted that sustainable peace could only be achieved on the basis of international law, mutual respect, and open dialogue. Furthermore, he highlighted the trusting partnership between Germany and Azerbaijan, as well as the 20th anniversary of the Office of the Defense Attaché in Germany.
Colonel Ahmad Gafarov, Defense Attaché of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Germany, recalled the historical roots of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces and underscored their ongoing modernization. He paid tribute to the Armed Forces’ contribution to the country’s security and to the successful cooperation between Germany and Azerbaijan in the defense sector.
The musical conclusion of the evening was provided by Narmin Najafli, an Azerbaijani pianist based in Germany, with a rousing concert program.
For further information
Embassy of Azerbaijan in Germany: https://berlin.mfa.gov.az/de/news/azerbaycan-silahli-quvvelerinin-yaradilmasinin-108-ci-ildonumu-berlinde-qeyd-olunub
Pictures by Embassy of Azerbaijan in Germany
