SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, May 2. Infrastructure in
Karabakh is developing at a rapid pace, Ambassador of Tajikistan to
Azerbaijan Ilhom Abdurahmon told Trend on Saturday during a visit to East Zangezur and
Karabakh.


​"I would like to express my gratitude to the Administration of
the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs for providing the diplomatic corps with the
opportunity to visit the beautiful region of Karabakh. Karabakh is
particularly impressive in spring - a time of flourishing when
trees and nature are in bloom, and Shusha and other cities of the
region appear in special beauty," the ambassador said.


​Abdurahmon noted that during his years of service in
Azerbaijan, he has observed the rapid development of the
region.


​"We see that the government of Azerbaijan pays special
attention to the restoration and development of these territories.
Personally, this is my eighth visit to the city of Shusha, and each
time I notice how the region changes and evolves. Infrastructure is
developing here at a high speed," he said.


​The diplomat emphasized that schools, roads, and administrative
facilities, which are of great importance to the residents of the
region, are being constructed.


​"I would also like to note that last year, the Summit of the
Heads of State of the Economic Cooperation Organization was held in
the city of Khankendi, attended by the leaders of member countries.
They personally witnessed the rapid development of the region.
International airports were built in Fuzuli and Zangilan, and
recently, the airport in Lachin was also opened. We wish the
brotherly Azerbaijani people peace, prosperity, and further
development," Abdurahmon added.


​The visit of representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited
in Azerbaijan to East Zangezur and Karabakh commenced on May 1. The
delegation is accompanied by Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the
President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs
Department of the Presidential Administration.


​More than 150 ambassadors, diplomats, military attaches, and
other representatives from 62 countries and international
organizations are participating in the two-day trip. The visit
covers the city of Khankendi, as well as the Khojaly, Shusha, and
Lachin districts, allowing participants to witness ongoing
reconstruction and restoration projects firsthand.