BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 14.
Ensuring sustainable economic development, attracting new
investments, expanding entrepreneurial activity, and increasing
employment opportunities for the population in Karabakh and East
Zangezur are among the key tasks, the Special Representative of the
President of Azerbaijan in the Khankendi city, Aghdara, and Khojaly
districts, Elchin Yusubov, said in an address to the participants
of the 6th Azerbaijan International Exhibition for the Restoration,
Reconstruction, and Development of Karabakh - "Rebuild Garabagh
2026", Trend’s
correspondent reports from the event.
He pointed out that the "Rebuild Garabagh" exhibition, which has
now become a traditional event, has evolved into a vital platform
showcasing the large-scale restoration and construction processes
underway in the liberated territories, modern urban planning and
infrastructure solutions, as well as the region's economic and
investment potential.
According to Yusubov, large-scale restoration and reconstruction
efforts in Karabakh and East Zangezur are proceeding rapidly as a
result of the consistent and purposeful policies implemented under
the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.
The special representative noted that modern settlements, social
facilities, and transport and utility infrastructure are being
established in the region, and significant projects are being
implemented to revive economic activity and ensure the return of
the population to their native lands.
He emphasized the particular importance of ensuring sustainable
economic development, attracting new investments, expanding
entrepreneurship, and increasing employment based on the
infrastructure and opportunities already established.
Yusubov also noted that, in this context, strengthening
cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as
fostering local and international partnerships, is essential.
He mentioned that the active integration of the city of
Khankendi and the Aghdara and Khojaly districts into the economic
development process is of great importance for strengthening
Karabakh's overall development potential.
According to him, the "Rebuild Garabagh" exhibition creates
significant opportunities in this regard. The modern technologies,
innovative solutions, construction and infrastructure projects,
urban planning approaches, and investment opportunities presented
at the exhibition facilitate the formation of new initiatives for
Karabakh's future development and the establishment of mutually
beneficial partnerships.
The special representative emphasized that the restoration
process underway in the liberated territories is not limited merely
to rebuilding destroyed infrastructure.
"Creating a modern, safe, comfortable, and sustainable living
environment in Karabakh, boosting economic activity, and fully
integrating the region into the national economy are among the key
objectives," he explained. Yusubov noted that the active
participation of the business community, investors, construction
and urban planning specialists, and innovation and technology
companies is of particular importance in this process.
He expressed confidence that the 6th "Rebuild Garabagh"
exhibition would make a significant contribution to the emergence
of new projects, investment initiatives, and mutually beneficial
partnerships, as well as to the sustainable development of Karabakh
and East Zangezur and the creation of new economic opportunities in
the region.
Yusubov thanked everyone involved in organizing the event and
wished the participants successful presentations, productive
meetings, and new collaborations.
