The recent visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Azerbaijan’s liberated territories in Garabagh, particularly the Fuzuli and Hadrut districts, demonstrates the Azerbaijani state’s unwavering commitment to restoring these war-torn areas and accelerating the Great Return. Beyond symbolic gestures, this visit highlights the tangible and strategic efforts undertaken by the government to reconstruct infrastructure, rebuild communities, and restore the socio-cultural fabric of regions affected by Armenia’s occupation.

On September 14, President Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the new Garakhanbeyli village in the Fuzuli district, a project emblematic of the state’s vision for sustainable and comprehensive reconstruction. The new settlement will accommodate the residents of the Garakhanbeyli and Merdinli villages, destroyed during Armenia’s occupation, and represents a major step in restoring the demographic, economic, and social integrity of the region. According to Emin Huseynov, Special Representative of the President in the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavend districts, the project will be executed in two distinct phases, designed to ensure a long-term, orderly resettlement process.

The first phase of the Garakhanbeyli project, scheduled for completion next year, spans nearly 87 hectares and plans to resettle 404 families, or 1,861 residents. The construction plan is comprehensive, encompassing 404 individual houses of varying sizes, ranging from two- to five-room units, along with a full complement of social infrastructure. Administrative and service buildings, a school, kindergarten, and medical facility will be built, supported by approximately 16 kilometres of internal roads and fully integrated utilities, including electricity, gas, water, and sewage networks. These investments underscore a commitment not only to housing but to creating functional, self-sustaining communities.

The second phase, to be implemented from 2027 to........

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