Baku: A social service facility dedicated to elderly citizens, operating under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population, organized a festive New Year and World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day celebration, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the event was graced by the presence of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Arzu Aliyeva, Head of the Baku Media Center. The two distinguished guests joined the residents around a festive table, engaging in heartfelt conversations. The elderly citizens expressed their gratitude for the ongoing care provided to them in Azerbaijan, especially thanking President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva for the modern amenities and supportive environment established for their well-being.
The celebration included a vibrant artistic program where elderly citizens showcased their talents by performing musical pieces, reciting poetry, and enacting a short play for the guests. Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva extended their New Year wishes to the participants, emphasizing their hopes for the residents’ continued good health.
During their visit, Leyla and Arzu Aliyeva also took the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the conditions provided for the elderly at the facility. The event concluded on a high note with the distribution of holiday gifts to the residents, leaving them in high spirits.