BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. On June 17, another
meeting of the Coordination Headquarters for addressing issues in a
centralized manner in the liberated territories of the Republic of
Azerbaijan was held in the city of Aghdara under the chairmanship
of Samir Nuriyev, Head of the Presidential Administration of the
Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Headquarters.
Addressing the meeting, Samir Nuriyev stated that the policy
implemented under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev serves
as the foundation of the country’s comprehensive development. He
emphasized that the strategic documents, state programs, and
reforms adopted in recent years across various sectors, including
agriculture, reaffirm that Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development
is being advanced through a unified approach.
The Head of the Headquarters stressed that the Great Return
process, as one of the key directions of the national development
strategy, envisages the full integration of the liberated
territories into the country’s economic, social, and institutional
systems. He noted that large-scale restoration and reconstruction
efforts have established the necessary infrastructure in these
areas, and that the current priority is to ensure sustainable
economic development and strengthen the economic and social
foundations of resettlement.
It was noted that the implementation of the First State Program
on the Great Return is nearing completion, while intensive work is
underway on drafting the Second State Program on the Great
Return.
Samir Nuriyev highlighted the significant role of the
agricultural potential of the liberated territories in ensuring the
economic sustainability of the Great Return process. He stated that
the efficient use of land and water resources, expansion of
agricultural production, creation of manufacturing and processing
opportunities, and sustainable employment in agriculture are among
the key priorities for the coming years. In this regard, he
emphasized the importance of coordinating measures envisaged under
the “State Program for the Development of Agricultural, Fisheries,
and Aquaculture Production and Processing Sectors in the Republic
of Azerbaijan for 2026–2030” with activities carried out within the
framework of the Great Return.
The meeting also noted that sustainable resettlement depends on
ensuring employment, creating jobs, and expanding economic
opportunities. Particular importance was attached to increasing
employment in various sectors, including agriculture, developing
vocational skills, supporting entrepreneurship, and enhancing
overall economic activity.
Issues related to environmental sustainability and water
resource management were also discussed. Participants emphasized
that the efficient use of natural resources, restoration of
ecosystems, and protection of land resources are essential for
long-term development. Alongside the restoration of water
management infrastructure in the liberated territories, priorities
include the efficient and modern management of water resources,
balanced distribution of water among different sectors, and
strengthening the country’s water security.
In accordance with the agenda, reports were presented on efforts
to ensure the efficient use of agricultural land, organize agrarian
production, expand employment opportunities, strengthen
environmental sustainability, and improve water resource management
in the liberated territories.
Concluding the meeting, participants reaffirmed the importance
of accelerating the integration of the liberated territories into
Azerbaijan’s overall socio-economic development process, ensuring
the sustainability of the Great Return, and consistently advancing
efforts aimed at improving public welfare in line with the
strategic goals set by President Ilham Aliyev.
