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On September 19, 2026, a virtual exhibition entitled “September 20 – State Sovereignty Day” and a traditional book exhibition of the same name were presented to visitors at the Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F. Akhundov to mark State Sovereignty Day and the City Days of Aghdara, Khankendi, Khojaly, and Khojavend.

State Sovereignty Day is celebrated annually on September 20 in accordance with the Decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev on September 19, 2024, “On the Establishment of State Sovereignty Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

The exhibitions feature official documents, books, articles, and other publications in Azerbaijani and foreign languages dedicated to the cities of Khankendi, Khojaly, Khojavend, and Aghdara. The displayed materials cover the 44-day Patriotic War, military and political developments, Azerbaijan's victory, and the restoration of the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Particular attention is given to the lives and military service of soldiers and officers who sacrificed their lives for their country.

The exhibitions also highlight reconstruction and development projects being implemented in the liberated territories under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, with the participation of First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, including infrastructure development and the return of displaced residents to their homes.

The virtual exhibition is available at the following link:

https://anl.az/el/vsb/20_sentyabr_Suverenlik_Gunu/index.htm

State sovereignty is a fundamental principle of national independence, reflecting a state's authority to exercise its rights and responsibilities within its internationally recognized territory. The Constitution provides the legal foundation for safeguarding these principles and ensuring the rule of law.

By a Presidential Decree signed on December 28, 2024, the year 2025 was declared the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty” in Azerbaijan, emphasizing the significance of constitutional principles, national independence, and state sovereignty.

Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020 marked a major stage in restoring the country's territorial integrity. Following the military operations conducted in Karabakh on September 19–20, 2023, Azerbaijan re-established its sovereignty and constitutional authority throughout its territory.