We congratulate all the children, especially the first 158,608 first-graders and their parents, on the beginning of the new school year, and wish them success.

Although this school year started a little late due to the pandemic, every family that sends its child to school has a double excitement mixed with the joy of Victory.

Education is important for the formation of a generation growing up in the age of science and technology as educated and worthy citizens for the homeland and the nation. It is gratifying that education and literacy are the most important points in the upbringing of children in our society. Boys and girls are equally involved in the educational process and continue their education with equal opportunities.

Girls' education is an important factor in the development of society. As the great philanthropist Zeynalabdin Tagiyev said, by educating a boy we get an educated person, by educating a girl we get an educated family. The education of our girls is especially important in terms of ensuring gender equality in society, women's economic participation and the development of the country in all areas.

In addition, we must not forget that in addition to education, the physical and psychological health of a child, as well as his upbringing in a patriotic and loyal to national values, are very important in the development of a child as a person.