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President Aliyev’s vision turns Kalbajar into a flagship of regional revival

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23.08.2025

Azerbaijan is rapidly restoring life to the territories liberated from occupation, with Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur at the center of this historic transformation. The government has mobilized all resources to build a modern economy in these regions – an economy rooted in cutting-edge infrastructure, sustainable development, and a vision of turning the liberated lands into vibrant centers of settlement, tourism, and investment.

Once known for their vast potential in tourism, recreation, and agriculture, these regions suffered decades of devastation under occupation, where infrastructure was deliberately destroyed, and opportunities for economic activity were eliminated. Today, however, they are witnessing an unprecedented revival: mines are being cleared, modern transport links are being constructed, and energy and residential projects are laying the foundation for large-scale resettlement. This comprehensive approach positions Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur not only as symbols of national revival but also as future hubs of tourism and economic growth in Azerbaijan.

In this context, Garabagh and its surrounding regions – once rich in natural beauty and opportunities for recreation – are now being strategically rebuilt, with the government’s economic policy placing special emphasis on tourism, infrastructure, and security as cornerstones of long-term growth.

On August 21, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva paid a working visit to Kalbajar, where they........

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