SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, May 2. The Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) looks forward
to the implementation of new projects in Karabakh, Muhammad Nasar
Hayat, FAO Representative in Azerbaijan, told journalists on
Saturday during a visit to East Zangezur and Karabakh, Trend reports.
"FAO is implementing a number of projects; however, specifically
in this part of the country, we have a project in Aghali where we
support the 'Digital Villages' initiative in Azerbaijan. We also
look forward to implementing new projects in this region," he
said.
Muhammad Nasar Hayat noted that he has visited the region
several times: "Every time I come here, I see more development and
progress. It is very interesting to see how nature, culture, and
history are being preserved in this part of Azerbaijan. I believe
that Azerbaijan has done a truly impressive job here."
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 taking part in the trip. The two-day visit covers
the city of Khankendi, as well as the Khojaly, Shusha, and Lachin
districts, where participants are getting acquainted on-site with
the reconstruction and restoration work being carried out in the
region.
