On August 4, the Azerbaijan State Theater of Young Spectators hosted a farewell ceremony for Elchin Afandiyev, a distinguished Azerbaijani writer, novelist, playwright, critic, literary scholar, Doctor of Philological Sciences, professor, member of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers, People's Writer, recipient of the “Istiglal” Order, and a prominent public and state figure.

Axar.az informs Prime Minister Ali Asadov, along with other state and government officials, attended the farewell ceremony.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, and various state and government institutions.

Colleagues, friends, prominent figures from the country’s scientific and cultural spheres, members of parliament, and numerous readers of the late People's Writer paid their respects to the unforgettable novelist.

Notably, he has passed away yesterday at the age of 82.