BAKU, Nov 10 (AZERTAC/APP) : In accordance with the training plan for 2025 approved by Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, the military oath-taking ceremonies for young soldiers were held in the Azerbaijan Army on November 9, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.
The ceremonies were declared open after the battle flags were brought to the parade grounds in accompaniment of military orchestras.
First, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan, was honored with observing a minute of silence. Then the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
The young soldiers solemnly took the military oath and promised to be loyal to the Motherland.
Representatives of the Ministry of Defense and commanders of military units spoke at the events and congratulated the young soldiers on this significant occasion and urged them to remain loyal to the Motherland, the state, and the Commander-in-Chief, to serve as exemplary soldiers, to thoroughly learn the secrets of weapons and equipment, to constantly improve combat training, to precisely and promptly fulfill orders of the command staff, and to always be prepared to defend Azerbaijani lands. It was emphasized that the coincidence of the oath-taking ceremony with November 9 — the State Flag Day — is especially valuable and memorable for the personnel, making this day a double celebration for them.
The parents of the young soldiers expressed their pride in their children’s honorable service to Motherland and thanked the head of state and the leadership of the Ministry of Defense for providing necessary conditions. Then servicemen solemnly marched in front of the grandstand.
At the end, concert programs dedicated to the oath-taking ceremony and November 9 — the State Flag Day — were organized for the personnel.
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TASHKENT, Nov 10 (UzA/APP) : According to the National Statistics Committee, as of January 1, 2025, 14,999 libraries were operating across Uzbekistan. These libraries collectively hold 85 million copies of books and magazines.
The total number of library users has reached 12.8 million people. Among them, 31.6% are children under 14, 45.9% are adolescents aged 15-24, and 22.6% are citizens aged 25 and older.
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JEDDAH, Nov 10 (SPA/APP) : Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the fifth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition opened in Jeddah under the theme “From Makkah to the World”. It is held in cooperation between the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program, one of the initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The event featured the inauguration of the first edition of the History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum, organized by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah). The inauguration was attended by ministers, senior officials, representatives of Islamic countries, and heads of Hajj affairs offices.
The ceremony began with a speech by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, delivered on his behalf by Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, in which he affirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to continuing the efforts initiated by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in serving the two holy mosques and caring for their visitors. He emphasized Saudi Arabia’s dedication to continuously developing and improving the services offered to pilgrims and visitors, enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and comfort.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah stated that the conference reflects the wise leadership’s support and the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to advance the Hajj services sector in line with Vision 2030, ensuring a smooth, spiritual, and enriching experience for worshippers.
He also revealed that basic contracts for over 60% of pilgrims have already been finalized, while preparations for 50% of the holy sites are complete and are expected to be fully ready by the 1st of Dhu al-Qi’dah. He added that the Nusuk app now has more than 40 million users worldwide.
Following the speeches, several agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed among participating entities to enhance cooperation in technology, operations, and service quality for pilgrims.
The conference and exhibition will run until November 12, featuring over 143 dialogue sessions and workshops with the participation of leading experts and speakers from more than 150 countries.
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