BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 12. The process of returning to the territories liberated from occupation of Azerbaijan will be intensified from next year, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the liberated territories of the Karabakh economic region (except the Shusha district) Emin Huseynov told reporters, Trend reports.
He noted that significant restoration and construction activities are underway in Karabakh.
"Already, more than 3,000 families of our former IDPs have returned to their native lands. Out of 34,500 families, it's planned to relocate 16,000 to the Karabakh economic region. In Aghdam city, it's planned to settle 20,000 people. In connection with this, five quarters are planned to be built in the city. The construction work has already begun," the official added.
Following the liberation of its territories from Armenian occupation in 2020, Azerbaijan initiated the long-awaited 'Great Return' program, which envisions the return of IDPs to their native lands.
Up to now, the former IDPs have returned to Lachin and Fuzuli cities, the villages of Aghali (Zangilan district), Talish (Tartar district), and Zabukh (Lachin district).
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