It is of exceptional importance in this regard, ”Sattar Mohbaliyev, MP, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, said in an interview with our website.

Answering the questions of our colleague, the MP said that the construction of the Horadiz-Agband railway, founded by President Ilham Aliyev on February 14, should be considered as the beginning of a project of historical significance for Azerbaijan: “First of all, it should be noted that the President Mr. Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their daughters Leyla Aliyeva visited Fizuli, Zangilan, Lachin and Jabrayil districts on February 14 and once again sent a clear message to the world that these territories also belong to Azerbaijan and our people have returned to these lands forever. they were. It is known that today the Azerbaijani state is carrying out intensive reconstruction work in the liberated territories. The fact that the President of the country, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, personally laid the foundation of important strategic facilities and enterprises, the construction of which has begun, shows that the work done is in the center of special attention. In particular, during his visit to Fizuli region, President Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation of the Horadiz-Agband railway. The total length of this railway line, which is 100 kilometers, is of great strategic importance. Because this transport infrastructure will play an important role in ensuring the movement of Azerbaijani citizens to the liberated lands, and most importantly, this line will greatly contribute to the establishment of a direct railway transport link between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. As you know, the tripartite statement signed by the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia, as well as the Prime Minister of Armenia on November 10, 2020, not only legally confirms the end of Azerbaijan's war for the liberation of its lands, but also the post-war period. reflects important points on the economic development of the region for the period. In particular, Article 9 of the Declaration states that all economic and transport links in the region are being restored. In other words, the construction of new transport communications connecting the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and the western regions of Azerbaijan will be provided. Yesterday, on February 14, President Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation of the Horadiz-Agband railway and launched the implementation of this article of the November 10 Declaration. Undoubtedly, after a while we will all witness the opening of the railway line directly to Nakhchivan. ”

The ATUC chairman stressed that the launch of "smart village" and "smart city" projects in the liberated areas indicates that these regions and districts will become modern housing that meets the highest standards: "While in Zangilan, President Ilham Aliyev said that The first "smart village" project has already been launched in the region. This project will be implemented mainly on 5 components. These are housing, manufacturing, social services, "smart agriculture" and alternative energy. It is known that the head of state has repeatedly stated in his speeches that the liberated territories will become a "green energy" zone. Rehabilitation and reconstruction of the liberated territories on the direct initiative and instructions of the President, especially the implementation of the concepts of "smart city" and "smart village" in these areas will turn our regions into modern settlements that meet the highest standards. It must be acknowledged that today, at a time of great problems in the world economy in the context of a pandemic, this initiative of the President of Azerbaijan once again demonstrates the strength and power of our state. "