The recent visit of President Ilham Aliyev to the Aghdam region of Azerbaijan marks more than a ceremonial gesture – it is a strategic reaffirmation of Azerbaijan’s long-term commitment to revitalising the territories liberated after the Second Garabagh War. Four and a half years after the cessation of hostilities in 2020, Azerbaijan is now visibly shifting from post-conflict recovery to a robust phase of socio-economic transformation.

With construction underway at full pace, the restoration of Aghdam – once referred to as the "Hiroshima of the Caucasus" due to its total devastation during Armenian occupation - symbolises the broader revival of Garabagh. President Aliyev’s presence at key infrastructure inaugurations serves a dual purpose: reinforcing the political sovereignty of Azerbaijan over its reclaimed lands and projecting the success of the state-led reconstruction model to both domestic and international audiences.

One of the highlights of the President's visit was the inauguration of the Aghdam Railway and Bus Station Complex. This facility not only reconnects Aghdam to national transport arteries but is also part of a broader infrastructure strategy aimed at regional reintegration. Situated at the crossroads of the East-West and North-South corridors, the new transport hub will enhance economic connectivity, facilitate returnee resettlement, and stimulate........

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