First lady of Azerbaijan, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva participated in the New Year celebrations in Buta Palace, AzerTaj state news agency reported. The event was organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation for orphans, children from IDPs` families and without parental care as well as school children excelled in education.
Azerbaijan`s first lady with her daughters Leyla and Arzu had a warm conversation with children and posed for photographs together with them.
A film on how national leader Heydar Aliyev together with children participated in the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and New Year celebrations and care of President Ilham Aliyev and Mehriban Aliyeva about the children was demonstrated here.
Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva conveyed greetings of President Ilham Aliyev to the children. The well-known singers, dance groups participated in the event. The Heydar Aliyev Foundation presented gifts to every child.