When talking about the liberation of the occupied Azerbaijani lands, some did not take this topic seriously, but now, in those lands, especially today, we witnessed that world leaders have come together in Khankendi to discuss the economic and political situation of the region.

The organisation of the ECO summit in Khankendi once again confirms the geopolitical power of Azerbaijan against the background of the new order in the region. Under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the country is further deepening cooperation with the member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organisation. The country's leaders landed directly at Fuzuli airport. The airport, which is called the air gate of Garabagh, was built at the most modern level after the Patriotic War - to be more precise, in 2021. This latest information also shows how rapidly the reconstruction and construction work is continuing in the territories liberated from occupation.

The head of state personally gets acquainted with the construction work of new infrastructure projects and factories. Today, President Aliyev also got acquainted with the works created in Khankendi before the ECO Summit. Thus, the President first participated in the opening of the Ahmadbeyli-Fuzuli-Shusha road, and then participated in the opening of a number of infrastructure projects in Khankendi.

The recent visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Khankendi - one of the key liberated territories of Azerbaijan - underscores a transformative chapter in the region’s post-conflict reconstruction and geopolitical positioning. Ahead of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Summit scheduled to take place in Khankendi, Azerbaijan is sending a powerful message: the reintegration and revitalisation of its reclaimed lands are central to both national development and regional diplomacy.

Initially, the liberation of Azerbaijan’s occupied territories was met with scepticism by some observers, who underestimated the enduring political and........

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