On Victory Day Azerbaijan reminded of its support for struggle for international law and justice

Baku/09.05.22/Turan: The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the occasion of 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi fascism in World War II.

The document emphasized the remarkable contribution of the Azerbaijani people to the victory.

"The people of Azerbaijan made a very meaningful contribution to this victory. Over 600.000 sons and daughters of Azerbaijan went to the front, more than half of them were killed and missing on the battle fields. During the war years, 123 citizens of Azerbaijan were awarded with titles of the Hero of the Soviet Union, and over 170,000 soldiers and officers were awarded with various orders and medals for their bravery. The heroic sons of our people actively participated in the liberation of many countries from fascism," the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry statement says.

It also mentions Azerbaijan's inestimable contribution to the victory through the supply of fuel. From 1941 to 1945, more than 70 percent of the oil produced in the Soviet Union, 80 percent of gasoline and 90 percent of motor oil were produced in Azerbaijan.

The overwhelming majority of tanks and aircraft of the Soviet Army, which played a decisive role in ensuring the victory over fascism in the Second World War, were powered by fuel sent to the front by Baku oil workers.

Also, the Azerbaijani people celebrate the anniversary of the defeat of fascism "with a feeling of joy at the Great Victory achieved as a result of the 44-day Patriotic War. Azerbaijan, which restored its territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, has always supported the struggle for international law and justice", the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry statement further stressed.-06D-