President Ilham Aliyev: The developments taking place in the region and the world today show once again that the attention paid to army construction is foundation of our independence

Baku, May 29 (AzerTAc). “The developments taking place in the region and the world today show once again that the attention paid to army construction is the foundation of our independence. The army will be provided with even more support. Even more funds will be allocated,” Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev noted at the official reception on the occasion of the national holiday of Azerbaijan – the Republic Day. The head of state said: “In the coming years we will allocate as much money as necessary for the strengthening of our military capabilities. We are purchasing and will continue to purchase the most modern equipment. From the standpoint of technical equipment, the Azerbaijani army is one of most powerful armies in the world. The reforms taking place in army building increase our combat capability. The army discipline has strengthened, structural reforms are and will be carried out, and further work will be done on the frontline.”