BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 23. The tradition of
eldership, rooted in the ancient moral and ethical values of the
Azerbaijani people, is one of the most important pillars of our
national heritage, said President Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants of the 9th Congress of the
Council of Elders of Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
“Respect for elders has always held a prominent place as a
fundamental value both in Azerbaijani oral folk literature and in
written literature. It is no coincidence that in the epic Book of
Dede Korkut, which reflects the historical past and customs of our
people, respect for the advice and words of elders is portrayed as
the highest moral quality,” the head of state emphasized.
