KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, September 11. The scale,
speed and quality of the large-scale restoration and reconstruction
work underway in Karabakh and East Zangezur are highly impressive,
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Qasim Mohiuddin said in an
exclusive comment to Trend during a visit by members of the diplomatic
corps accredited in Azerbaijan to Karabakh and East Zangezur.


“This is truly a source of pride for every Pakistani and
everyone who wants peace. The scale, speed and quality of the
restoration work being carried out here are remarkable,” Qasim
Mohiuddin noted.


“Last year, a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization
was held at the conference center in Khankendi. In just one year,
this place has seemingly transformed into an entirely new city. The
construction of new tunnels, the laying of railway lines and the
confident return of people to their ancestral lands are truly
remarkable,” the ambassador said.


“Azerbaijan can proudly show the world that the gold standard
for successful restoration and voluntary resettlement is being
established here. This is about people voluntarily returning to
their ancestral lands after they had been under occupation for many
years. This process can serve as an example and benchmark for other
countries as well. I wish Azerbaijan even greater success in the
coming years,” he added.


Qasim Mohiuddin also emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to
contribute to the restoration and reconstruction process in
Karabakh.


“Some discussions are already underway in this regard. We would
be pleased to support Azerbaijan in Karabakh through our technical
teams, construction companies, teachers and doctors. Azerbaijan is
one of Pakistan’s closest friends and brotherly countries.
Therefore, we are ready to provide Azerbaijan with any assistance
and support, as well as share our knowledge and experience,” the
diplomat added.


A two-day visit by representatives of the diplomatic corps
accredited in Azerbaijan to Karabakh and East Zangezur began on
Sept. 11, accompanied by Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President
of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of
the Presidential Administration.


The visit involves a delegation of 150 people representing 58
countries and nine international organizations.


As part of the visit, diplomatic representatives will
familiarize themselves with social and economic infrastructure
projects implemented in Khankendi and Shusha, as well as the
Aghdara and Kalbajar districts, as part of the large-scale
restoration, reconstruction and development process led by
President Ilham Aliyev. They will also review the current state of
historical and cultural heritage sites and measures being taken to
preserve and restore them.