MFA: Azerbaijani people managed to inscribe glorious victory in its history during 44-day Patriotic War

The modern history of Azerbaijani people, which has been ready for all sacrifices in the name of defending its Motherland, sovereignty and territorial integrity throughout its history, is also marked by brilliant victories, especially the glorious victory in the 44-day Patriotic War won by the resolute Azerbaijani army led by the Supreme Commander, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement over the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazism in World War II.

"It was during the 44-day Patriotic War that our people, having mobilized in the name of restoring our internationally recognized territorial integrity, put an end to almost 30 years of illegal military occupation by Armenia, thereby managing to inscribe a glorious victory in our history," the statement says.

It was noted that the dear memory of Azerbaijanis who gave their lives for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of our state will forever remain in the hearts of Azerbaijani people: "It is with deep respect and gratitude that we once again honor the memory of our heroic compatriots who have inscribed glorious victories in our history."