The army is one of the constituent parts of state forming as the main force for ensuring the territorial integrity of the state.
Although modern Azerbaijan achieved the restoration of state independence in 1991, the creation of the army became possible after national leader Heydar Aliyev returned to power in 1993 at the insistence of the people. After national leader Heydar Aliyev returned to power for the second time, the National Army was formed, urgent measures were taken to establish the regular Armed Forces of Azerbaijan, and military discipline was strengthened. Having an army that is fully capable of protecting the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan today can be considered one of the unparalleled services rendered by Heydar Aliyev to the people of Azerbaijan.
