Following its decisive victory in the 2020 Second Garabagh War, Azerbaijan has swiftly transitioned from battlefield triumph to nation-building success. With sovereignty restored over its once-occupied territories, the country has launched an unprecedented reconstruction and restoration campaign aimed at transforming these regions into thriving economic and social hubs. The government’s strategic investments—amounting to billions of dollars—are breathing new life into the liberated lands, laying the foundation for long-term development, population resettlement, and economic integration.

In the first half of 2025, Azerbaijan has made significant strides in the reconstruction and restoration of its liberated territories, investing ₼1.6 billion ($0.91 billion)—representing nearly 39% of the annual allocation for these efforts. This financial commitment reflects the strategic prioritization of the Great Return policy, aimed at restoring life, infrastructure, and socio-economic functionality across the regions recovered following the 2020 Second Garabagh War.

According to the Finance Ministry, ₼1.5 billion ($0.88 billion) of the allocated funds were channeled into critical infrastructure projects. These included the design and construction of highways (₼1.1 billion or $0.65 billion), new residential complexes (₼239.5 million or $140.9 million), water and sanitation systems (₼33.7 million or $ 19.8 million), industrial park infrastructure (₼20.5 million or $12.1 million),........

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