The 16th anniversary of the establishment of the State Migration Service and the professional holiday of employees of migration bodies celebrated

March 19 marks the 16th anniversary of the establishment of the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the professional holiday of employees of migration bodies.

On the occasion of this significant day, group of employees of the staff under the leadership of the Chief of the State Migration Service, II rank state migration service counsellor Vusal Huseynov commemorated the National Leader Heydar Aliyev with deep respect and laid a wreath in front of his grave in the Alley of Honor.

The memory of the prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva was honored, flowers were laid on her grave.

The unforgettable memory of the heroic sons and daughters of our Motherland was commemorated on the Alley of Martyrs.

Then, a solemn ceremony dedicated to the 16th anniversary of the establishment of the institution and the professional holiday of employees of the migration bodies took place in headquarters of the State Migration Service. The participants of the event first visited the Heydar Aliyev Museum at the State Migration Service.

Bouquets of flowers were laid in front of the Victory Memorial, symbolizing the historic victory of our army in the Patriotic War.

Then the meeting, held in the administrative building of the State Migration Service, began with the performance of the National Anthem. A moment of silence was observed in memory of our martyrs who died for the independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Vusal Huseynov, who opened the event with an introductory speech, noted awarding of high special ranks to employees of the State Migration Service by President Mr. Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the establishment of the institution and professional holiday. He congratulated them on this event. He thanked Mr. President for the high attention and trust.

Chief of the Service expressed confidence that the employees of the migration bodies will continue to cope with the tasks assigned to them and the tasks under the leadership of the victorious Commander-in-Chief, will serve the state and people with determination and loyalty.

He said that at the State Migration Service, surrounded by the attention and care of our esteemed President, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, a management system based on modern information technologies has been created, the quality of service has been improved, and comprehensive measures have been taken to increase the satisfaction of citizens.

Chief of the service spoke about the path of development of the State Migration Service for 16 years, drew attention to the achievements and new projects implemented.

He also congratulated the employees on the Novruz holiday and wished them success in their work.

Then a video was shown on the activities of the State Migration Service.