The event began with a one-minute silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was then played.

Aynur Rzaquliyeva, Chair of the Languages Subject Commission and curator of the Culture and Arts Club, welcomed the participants and expressed her gratitude to the families of martyrs and student war veterans attending the event. She highlighted the importance of such meetings in informing students about historical events and fostering an active civic stance among young people.

A video dedicated to 27 September – Remembrance Day was subsequently shown.

Speaking at the roundtable, Asaf Mammadov, Deputy Director for Educational Affairs of the College, stated that, in accordance with the relevant Order of President Ilham Aliyev, 27 September is observed as Remembrance Day to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for their homeland.

Asaf Mammadov emphasized that the historic Victory was achieved thanks to the determination, political will, and principled stance of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, as well as the heroism of the Azerbaijani Army. He noted that the historic Victory in the Patriotic War was made possible by the courage demonstrated by the armed forces, the sacrifices of the martyrs, the heroism of veterans who were wounded in the war, and the unwavering unity and solidarity of the Azerbaijani people.

It was also highlighted that Azerbaijan’s sovereignty was fully restored as a result of the localized anti-terrorist operations conducted by the Azerbaijani Army. The importance of the interviews given by the head of state to foreign media representatives during and after the Patriotic War was also noted, particularly in conveying Azerbaijan’s just position to the international community.

Special tribute was paid to the memory of the College’s students who fell in the Patriotic War: Nurlan Etibar oglu Aghakishiyev, Ravan Yusif oglu Aliyev, and Azer Elnur oglu Aliyev. Information about their lives and military service was shared with the participants. The parents of the fallen students shared their memories of their sons, speaking about their patriotism, strong moral values, courage, and boundless love for their homeland. They also spoke about their sons’ dreams for the future, ambitions, and plans, noting that these aspirations were cut short by their heroic sacrifice for the Motherland.

Heads of the College’s departments, the Chair of the Trade Union, and teachers also delivered speeches. They emphasized the historical and moral significance of 27 September – Remembrance Day for the Azerbaijani people, noting that the day embodies both feelings of pride and sorrow. They stressed the importance of honoring the memory of the martyrs and discussed the causes of the war, the Azerbaijani people’s refusal to accept the occupation of their ancestral lands, and their struggle to restore the country’s territorial integrity. The speakers highlighted the heroic lives and military service of the martyrs as important examples of patriotism for younger generations and emphasized the importance of sharing their stories and legacy with students.

During the event, College student Rovnag Mirzakhanli recited his own poem entitled “The Martyr’s Grave.”

At the end of the roundtable, the parents of the martyrs visited the classrooms named in honor of their sons.

Finally, Asaf Mammadov, Deputy Director for Educational Affairs, together with members of the teaching staff and students, visited Victory Park. They laid bouquets of flowers in front of the Victory Arch monument and paid tribute to the memory of the martyrs. During the visit, the importance of passing on the examples of heroism and self-sacrifice demonstrated by those who gave their lives for the Motherland to future generations was emphasized.