BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 14. President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev’s visit to the Aghdara district
on January 13 once again highlighted the scale, depth, and
strategic vision behind the reconstruction and restoration efforts
in the territories liberated from occupation. Far from being a
routine inspection, the visit carried strong political, economic,
and social messages about the future development of Karabakh,
political analyst Azer Garayev told Trend
“President Ilham Aliyev’s on-site review of reconstruction works
in the villages of Chapar, Heyvali, Childiran, Ashagi Oratagh, and
Gozlukorpu, as well as in the city of Aghdara, clearly demonstrates
the special attention the head of state pays to the liberated
areas. Villages that were completely destroyed and rendered
uninhabitable after years of occupation are now being rebuilt, and
life is steadily returning. Restored private homes, newly built
roads, and modern engineering and utility networks are ensuring the
safe and dignified return of people to their native lands.
The work underway in Aghdara shows that state policy goes far
beyond rebuilding houses. A fully fledged living environment is
being created. Electricity, gas, drinking water, communication
lines, schools, parks, and recreation areas are fundamentally
transforming the social landscape of these settlements. The
permanent resettlement of former internally displaced persons in
their native lands proves that demographic recovery in Karabakh has
entered a real and practical phase,” he said.
According to Garayev, the inauguration of the Gozlukorpu
Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) during President Ilham Aliyev’s
visit clearly demonstrated that Karabakh’s future is being built on
green energy.
“This project, which is an important component of Azerbaijan’s
energy strategy, ensures not only environmental sustainability but
also economic efficiency. Aghdara is no longer just a region
meeting its own needs but is becoming a contributor to the national
energy system, further increasing its strategic importance.
“Another key pillar of economic development is the realization
of industrial potential. President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to the
'Damirli' Ore Processing Complex in the village of Janyatag is a
vivid example of this. A deposit that had been illegally exploited
for many years is now being developed under the control of the
Azerbaijani state using modern technologies. This sends an
important economic and political message. The creation of hundreds
of jobs and the prioritization of local employment are
strengthening social welfare in Karabakh,” he noted.
Garayev also emphasized that the presentation of the master plan
for the city of Aghdara reflects a systematic approach to regional
development.
“Prepared based on a modern urban planning concept, the plan
aims to transform Aghdara into a center for industry, logistics,
tourism, and agrotourism. New schools, kindergartens, a hospital,
public and business zones, parks, and bicycle lanes demonstrate
that the city will develop according to a comfortable, green, and
modern urban model. This approach shows that Karabakh is being
planned not only for today, but for decades to come.
President Ilham Aliyev’s meeting with residents of Aghdara was
one of the most emotionally powerful moments of the visit. The head
of state’s direct communication with families of martyrs, sharing
their pain and pride, and his emphasis that Karabakh is now and
forever Azerbaijani land further strengthened public trust in the
state. At the same time, the laying of the foundation stone for the
Special Operations Center in the Aghdara district shows that
security remains a constant priority in the region. This center
will serve to strengthen the professional training of special
forces and further enhance Azerbaijan’s defense capability. This
demonstrates that the state ensures both development and security
in Karabakh in a balanced and parallel manner,” he said.
Garayev added that President Ilham Aliyev’s participation in the
opening of the Tartar Electromechanical Plant following
reconstruction on January 13 further confirmed that the restoration
and strengthening of industrial infrastructure in the liberated
regions is one of the key directions of state policy.
“The enterprise, equipped with modern high-precision
technological equipment, will expand the capabilities of the
domestic defense industry while also creating new jobs in the
region and contributing to the formation of a skilled workforce.
The plant’s operation shows that the policy implemented under the
leadership of the head of state aims not only to revive residential
and social infrastructure in Karabakh and surrounding areas but
also to restore strategic industrial sectors, strengthen economic
independence, and enhance national security. This approach is one
of the key factors accelerating the full integration of the
liberated territories into the country’s overall economic system,”
he said.
Summing up, the political analyst stressed that President Ilham
Aliyev’s visit to Aghdara clearly revealed the essence of the
policy being implemented in the liberated areas.
“This policy is not just about restoration but about revival,
development, and building a solid foundation for future
generations. New infrastructure, industrial and energy projects,
thousands of jobs, and social protection and security measures show
that Karabakh, and Aghdara in particular, will become one of
Azerbaijan’s most dynamic and strategically important regions in
the coming years. Life is being restored in Karabakh today. This
life is a planned, strong, and irreversible process based on a firm
state will. Under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, these
lands are not only being rebuilt, but they are also being reborn,”
Garayev concluded.
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