In the years following the full restoration of its sovereignty over Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur, Azerbaijan has made measurable progress in transforming the liberated territories into vibrant economic zones. What began as an ambitious post-conflict reconstruction effort has evolved into a sustained program of economic development, infrastructure modernization, and private-sector engagement.

Immediately after regaining control over its territories, the Azerbaijani government placed the reconstruction of these regions at the forefront of its national agenda. With direct instructions from the state leadership, restoration efforts were not limited to physical infrastructure but extended deeply into economic revitalization and employment generation.

Today, several years into the effort, the scale of progress is substantial. According to Elchin Yusubov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Khankendi, Aghdara, and Khojaly districts, 506 facilities have been leased for commercial use, with over 351 currently in operation. These facilities -- 374 in........

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