President Ilham Aliyev: The values of Azerbaijan are our core values

Baku, September 1 (AzerTAc). “The values of Azerbaijan are our core values. Of course, we share universal human values too. Azerbaijani values form an integral part of universal human values. But there are values inherent in our own nation. We are protecting and should protect them,” said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a meeting with young people and public figures in Beylagan District. “We have wonderful traditions and national values. We are protecting them and you, young people, should maintain them. This is a huge legacy, a large cultural heritage, our wealth,” the head of state noted. “Our music, the art of carpet weaving, arts, literature, our native language – all of this is our biggest wealth. We have taken care of this wealth at all times – in the days of Imperial Russia and during the Soviet Union. This is why we are developing as a nation today. We have introduced ourselves to the world. Of course, in the years of independence we have to protect these values even more.” “There is public policy and I, as President, pay particular attention to these issues. This work is done by all government agencies and public organizations. But there must be continuity here. And this continuity will be provided by you, young people. Therefore, young people should be educated in the national spirit. We need to organize this at school and in the family,” he added.