“Today is one of the significant pages in the military history of Azerbaijan, in the annals of heroism. The brave Azerbaijani Army under the leadership of the victorious Commander-in-Chief Mr. Ilham Aliyev freed the city of Fuzuli from the invaders two years ago and laid the foundation for one of the significant days in the history of Azerbaijan. The enemy had strengthened here for many years, built a strong defensive line and thought it was “impenetrable”. But our invincible army destroyed those fortifications with one attack. These successes demonstrated the strength and power of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan to the whole world. Every day our people lived with the joy of news from the front. The liberation of regional centers and cities from occupation created a special mood in the people and strengthened their confidence in victory.
These views were expressed by Sattar Mohbaliyev, chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Union Confederation (ATUC), member of the Milli Majlis.
“Also, it should be noted that the operational plan for the liberation of Fuzuli city is notable for its specificity. So, our army entered the city from a completely different direction, where the enemy did not expect it. As a result of this unstoppable attack, the enemy had only one way to escape. And so it happened. The Fuzuli operation is a remarkable innovation in the military history not only of Azerbaijan, but also of the world, which is studied with interest in military schools of many countries today. Of course, such victories are not easily won. On this road, our heroic sons were martyred, they lost their sweet lives for the Motherland and land. They had one task – to clear our lands from invaders. Our people will never forget our hero-martyrs and will always remember them with deep respect. They also passed on the school of heroism to future generations, They bequeathed to fight for the homeland, to be ready even to die on the way. May God bless the souls of all our martyrs. The bravery of our soldiers and officers who participated in the liberation of Fuzuli region was highly appreciated by our state. 25,301 military personnel of our Armed Forces, who participated in military operations for the liberation of Fuzuli region from occupation by the orders of the President Ilham Aliyev, were awarded the “For the liberation of Fuzuli” medal, said the deputy of the Milli Majlis. .
“Just like in other territories freed from occupation, the improvement and construction works are being continued rapidly in the Fuzuli region as well. All these works are carried out systematically and according to the plan. I should also note that Fuzuli is the most polluted district among the liberated districts in terms of the number of mines – more than a hundred thousand mines were buried here. Of course, this causes certain obstacles in the construction work. All the work done here is under the control of the head of our state. President Ilham Aliyev regularly visits the Fuzuli region and familiarizes himself with the work being done. Since the end of the Patriotic War, our President visited the region 9 times and personally participated in the groundbreaking and opening ceremonies. By the way, I remembered that Fuzuli International Airport, which is called the air gate of Karabakh, is operating today.The construction of the airport is a clear example of the economic power of our country. This airport will turn the region into a transport-logistics center, increase tourism potential, and stimulate economic development. Also, the participation of our friend and brother President of Turkey Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the opening ceremony shows how important and historical this event is”, S. Mohbaliyev said.
The chairman of ATUC confidently expressed that Fuzuli region will become one of the most developed regions of Azerbaijan in the near future, its local residents will live happily in their ancestral land forever.