Baku: A festive celebration was organized by the Social Services Agency for Elderly People under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population to mark December 31, the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day, and the New Year. The event was hosted at the social service facility dedicated to elderly citizens.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, notable attendees included Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Arzu Aliyeva, Head of the Baku Media Center. They joined the facility’s residents around a festive table, engaging in heartfelt conversations and sharing in the joy of the occasion. The elderly citizens expressed their gratitude for the continuous care and support they receive, highlighting their appreciation for the efforts of President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, in providing modern facilities and a supportive environment.
The celebration featured a vibrant artistic program, allowing the elderly to showcase their talents. They performed musical pieces, recited poetry, and staged a short play, bringing joy and entertainment to the guests. Both Leyla and Arzu Aliyeva extended their New Year greetings to the residents, wishing them good health and happiness.
As part of their visit, Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva also took the opportunity to observe the conditions and facilities available to the elderly at the social service institution. The event concluded with the distribution of holiday gifts to the residents, leaving them with warm memories of the celebration.