Azerbaijan's Fuzuli residents receive keys to new flats Joyous homecoming/PHOTO/UPDATED

On March 29, the latest cohort of resettled individuals from Baku's Garadag District arrived in Fuzuli.

A ceremony was held to hand over keys to their new flats, Caliber.Az reports, adding that the event saw the participation of officials from the State Committee for Refugees and IDPs, as well as representatives from the special office of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Agdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavand districts.

The resettled families will be housed in refurbished residences within Fuzuli town. With this recent development, a total of 35 families, comprising 138 individuals, have been resettled in Fuzuli.

Consequently, the cumulative number of families permanently relocated to Fuzuli stands at 666, encompassing 2,517 people.

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The ongoing return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to the revitalized town of Fuzuli, in line with the directives of President Ilham Aliyev, marks a significant step forward in Azerbaijan's post-conflict reconstruction efforts.

On March 29, as reported by Caliber.Az, another cohort of former Fuzuli residents, who had been temporarily accommodated in various facilities across the country, embarked on their journey back home from the Garadagh district of Baku city. This latest group comprises 35 families, totalling 138 individuals, eager to reclaim their lives in Fuzuli City.

The repatriation initiative, spearheaded by President Aliyev, aims to facilitate the return of displaced families to their ancestral lands, now restored after years of conflict. Since the commencement of this initiative, a noteworthy 666 families, consisting of 2517 individuals, have already been granted permanent residence in Fuzuli city.

The returnees, having endured displacement for years, are now witnessing the fruition of extensive reconstruction efforts aimed at rebuilding Fuzuli into a thriving community once again. Their resettlement signifies not only a homecoming but also a symbol of resilience and hope for a brighter future amidst the challenges of post-conflict recovery.

As Azerbaijan continues its comprehensive efforts to revitalize and develop liberated territories, the return of families to Fuzuli stands as a testament to the nation's commitment to restoring normalcy and prosperity to all its citizens, ensuring that they can once again flourish in their homeland.