Khankendi: Large-scale reconstruction and restoration efforts are actively progressing in Khankendi as part of Azerbaijan’s Great Return State Program. Infrastructure, including roads, water, electricity, gas, and communication lines, has been renewed, and comprehensive technical inspections have been conducted on all residential and non-residential facilities. Buildings deemed unsalvageable have been demolished, while modern projects aligned with the city’s new master plan are being implemented, according to Telman Karimli, the Executive Director of the Restoration, Construction, and Management Service in Khankendi and the districts of Aghdara and Khojaly. Karimli shared these updates during an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Architecture and Construction. The Public Relations Department communicated these developments to APA.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, many of Khankendi’s primary structures, such as the Victory Museum, the building of the Special Representative of the President, and the Karabakh Hotel, were originally constructed using Azerbaijani funds and designs. The Cultural Center is being refurbished and reintroduced into city life with modern designs by the architects and constructors of the ‘Azermemarlayiha’ State Main Design Institute. The Business Center has undergone complete renovation, transforming it into a modern office and service space. Additionally, the Khankendi city stadium has been updated to facilitate sporting events, and consistent restoration efforts are being made at the State Drama Theater, a vital cultural landmark.

Karimli highlighted that buildings that did not align with urban planning principles during the occupation period have been demolished, paving the way for modern public spaces, catering facilities, and functional urban structures. Among these projects, the Victory Park is especially significant, serving as both a symbolic space and a new urban core reflecting Khankendi’s vision for modern development.

Restoration and infrastructure projects are also taking place in the villages of Aghdara and Khojaly. Roads are under construction, engineering and communication lines are being updated, and individual residential houses are being fully restored for returning residents.

Karimli emphasized the importance of professional personnel in these efforts, noting that over two hundred graduates from the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction are actively involved in the projects in Khankendi, Aghdara, and Khojaly. Their expertise contributes significantly to the reconstruction of Karabakh. The ongoing work in Khankendi is reshaping the city in line with modern urban planning standards while preserving its historical legacy. These endeavors reflect the strength of Azerbaijani statehood and the proficiency of its architectural education.