BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 23. On April 23, the
9th Congress of the Council of Elders of Azerbaijan commenced in
Baku, Trend
reports.
The Congress brings together members of the Board of Directors
of the Council of Elders of Azerbaijan, prominent scientists,
public and political figures, well-known intellectuals, elders,
members of martyrs’ families, youth, as well as representatives of
81 city and district organizations of the Council.
The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of
Azerbaijan.
Then, a minute of silence was observed to honor the memory of
the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of
Azerbaijani lands, as well as elders who passed away during the
past period.
Chairman of the Council of Elders of Azerbaijan Eldar Guliyev
read out President Ilham Aliyev’s address to the congress
participants.
