Following decades of occupation, Azerbaijan is rapidly transforming the liberated territories of Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur into economically vibrant and strategically integrated regions. This transformation is not only a matter of infrastructure development -- it represents a broader vision of national reintegration, socio-economic revival, and geopolitical consolidation.

At the heart of this strategy is the “Great Return” policy, outlined in the government’s long-term vision under the “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development”. This initiative aims to repopulate the liberated areas with Azerbaijani citizens, provide sustainable livelihoods, and fully integrate these regions into the national economy. It is a multifaceted policy that blends infrastructure investment, regulatory reform, and targeted financial incentives.

A landmark shift in housing access

In a significant move to accelerate settlement and economic activity in these areas, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on July 16 introducing changes to the preferential mortgage loan system. The decree opens the door for citizens - particularly young families - to purchase housing in Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur........

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