Khojavend: Chaired by Samir Nuriyev, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan and head of the Coordination Headquarters for addressing issues in Azerbaijan's liberated territories, a regular meeting was held in the city of Khojavend.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Samir Nuriyev emphasized the importance of the Great Return to Azerbaijan's liberated territories as a key priority of state policy under President Ilham Aliyev's leadership. This initiative is a critical component of the nation's long-term development strategy, focusing on reconstruction, restoring life in the region, ensuring sustainable development, and facilitating the dignified return of former internally displaced persons.
Rebuilding basic infrastructure has been prioritized in the liberated territories, with projects focusing on utilities and transport networks setting the stage for regional revival. Current efforts are directed at housing and social facilities to support the return of former internally displaced persons. Nuriyev reported that 41 settlements have been rebuilt or newly constructed, now home to over 80,000 residents. The resettlement process is expected to accelerate as reconstruction continues, in line with the First State Program on the Great Return.
Nuriyev highlighted the necessity of job creation for sustainable resettlement, emphasizing opportunities in agriculture, services, manufacturing, construction, and logistics, alongside promoting entrepreneurship and attracting investors. He also stressed the significance of restoring historical, cultural, and religious monuments to preserve national heritage for future generations.
The meeting's agenda included reviewing reports from the Interdepartmental Center of the Coordination Headquarters and assessing the implementation of the First State Program on the Great Return. Discussions covered resettlement, economic activity, entrepreneurship development, and cultural heritage restoration.
As part of their visit, members of the Coordination Headquarters inspected ongoing restoration, infrastructure, and economic projects in Khojavend district. They reviewed master plans for Khojavend city and Girmizi Bazar settlement, including a newly repaired private house in Khojavend city and repair work in Guzeykhirman village. Briefings covered the Hadrut tourism development concept and an upcoming hotel restoration project, alongside an inspection of the sunflower oil plant in Girmizi Bazar settlement.
The officials concluded their visit by touring the Hadrut Mosque and the Azikh Cave, where they were briefed on the cave's development infrastructure concept and ongoing archaeological studies in the area.