BAKU, Azerbaijan, September
25. The population in Azerbaijan's Aghdam,
Fuzuli, and Khojavand districts is expected to reach 25,000 by the
end of 2026, Emin Huseynov, the Special Representative of the
President of Azerbaijan for the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavand
districts, told Trend in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of
the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.


According to him, one of the five planned residential
neighborhoods in the city of Aghdam has already been commissioned,
and residents have moved into the area.


"Construction of the 4th and 5th residential neighborhoods in
Aghdam city is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, construction on the 1st and 3rd neighborhoods is
expected to begin before the year ends. The implementation of these
projects will extend into next year," Huseynov said.


The official noted that 3 villages surrounding Aghdam city have
already been built and commissioned. Construction work in Bash
Garvand villages and Evoghlu is expected to be completed by the end
of the year.


According to Huseynov, approximately 8,000 people currently
reside in the Aghdam district, and this figure is expected to
increase by another 10,000 by the end of the year. Resettlement and
restoration efforts are also continuing in the Fuzuli district. The
special representative announced that 3,000 people have been
relocated to Fuzuli city since 2023.


"Restoration work is currently actively underway in Dovlatyarli
and Pirahmadli villages of the Fuzuli district, and these projects
are scheduled for completion by the end of the year. The district's
population is projected to increase by another 1,500 to 1,600
people by the end of the year," he added.


The resettlement process is also proceeding in stages in the
Khojavand district. According to Huseynov, 4,500 people have
currently settled in eight of the district's settlements.


"The resettlement and restoration process in Khojavand will
continue next year. The aim is to increase the district's
population to 7,000 people in the future," the special
representative said.







He pointed out that more than 15,600 people currently reside
across the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavand districts. This figure is
expected to reach 25,000 by the end of the year. Huseynov
emphasized the special importance of green energy projects in the
territories liberated from occupation.


"The liberated territories have been declared a green zone.
Approximately 30% of Azerbaijan's water resources originate in
these areas. Consequently, hydropower plants and other alternative
energy sources are being widely utilized there," he mentioned.


According to the Special Representative, the application of
"Smart city" and "Smart village" principles in Aghdam, Fuzuli, and
Khojavand is also a key focus.


"Installing solar panels on residential rooftops and using solar
energy for street lighting helps save electricity. This approach
ensures the efficient use of state funds from both economic and
sustainable development perspectives," Huseynov added.


He noted that the issue of allocating funds from the upcoming
year's state budget to the liberated territories is currently under
discussion.


"The main goal is to fully and effectively implement the targets
set for the current year within the framework of the First State
Program on the Great Return," the special representative
stressed.