“On October 20, 2020, the President, Commander in Chief Ilham Aliyev Under the leadership of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, the Zangilan region was liberated from occupation. On December 23, 2020, our flag was raised in Zangilan district. According to President Ilham Aliyev’s Decree of July 31, 2023, October 20 was designated as Zangilan City Day. This revealed once again the historical and geographical importance of the region. October 20 marks the day Zangilan is liberated from occupation.
This Oku.Azin his statement to the deputy of the Milli Majlis Parvana Valiyeva saying.
He said Zangilan, which borders Iran and Armenia, is of strategic importance: “After the region was liberated from occupation by the leadership of our army, Azerbaijan’s ability to control the Zangezur region expanded, which plays an important role for future development prospects. At the same time, the settlement of Aghband and Vejnali reestablished the 132-kilometer section of the border between Azerbaijan and Iran and, as a result of border control, the encirclement became easier. of Armenian forces from the direction of Gubadli “Khankendi”. “The road was a transport route of strategic importance for Armenia. With the liberation of Zangila, the main part of this road came under the control of our army, and this was a decisive stage during the war.”
“Reconstruction and construction works are progressing rapidly in Zangilan. Within the framework of the first pilot project, a village of 200 houses was built in the village of Agali. It is planned to continuously expand the village, build additional houses and diversify infrastructure projects. Here there is a school, a kindergarten, a medical center, all services: “ASAN”, “DOST”, small and medium-sized business support services Agali village is one of the first modern villages in the world with the concept. of “. “smart village.” Zangila plays a special role in the process of transforming Karabakh into a “green energy” zone. “Smart village” projects and agriculture development are among the measures taken to protect ecological balance and ensure food security. “Zangila’s solar energy potential aims to turn this region into a ‘green energy’ zone,” the deputy stressed.
Our interviewer also drew attention to the great potential of solar energy in Zangilan: “In May 2022, the first inhabitants of Agalı village began to settle in their homelands. Within the framework of the Great Return project, a total of 175 families, that is, 871 people, settled in Agalı Village of Zangilan District and are employed by institutions according to their qualifications and professional skills. They work in various government institutions, public catering establishments, construction companies, factories. sewing and other places.
Active work is underway in various directions of Zangila. The Master Plan of this city has already been approved, huge funds have been allocated for infrastructure and several residential projects are underway. The construction of the Horadiz-Zangilan-Aghband railway is of great strategic importance. This railway is of great importance both for the arrival of citizens and for the transportation of goods to the liberated lands. Zangilan is a major transportation hub and is located on transportation corridors. Therefore, the construction of Zangilan International Airport was an important factor for the development of this region,” the MP said.
“President Ilham Aliyev visited the Zangilan district several times, learned about the restoration work and participated in the opening ceremonies of the corresponding projects. These visits are aimed at the revival and development of Zangilan’s infrastructure.
Zangilan City Day symbolizes the important steps taken towards the liberation and restoration of the historical lands of Azerbaijan. Today, at the same time, is an opportunity to celebrate the steps taken for the development and revitalization of Zangila in the future,” P. Valiyeva added.
Merahim Nasib
