Azerbaijan's Lachin district flourishes with new homes, infrastructure projects President’s Special Representative says

Azerbaijan’s large-scale reconstruction project in Lachin district continues to gain momentum, with more than 1,000 residential houses built or restored, said Masim Mammadov, the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Lachin.

Speaking at an event on the ongoing reconstruction efforts, Mammadov revealed that a total of 847 families have been successfully resettled in the district, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

“We have already put into operation 626 private houses, 138 flats in apartment buildings, and 87 non-residential areas in Lachin city,” Mammadov stated. He further detailed the current construction activities in the district, adding that 89 private houses, 28 apartment blocks, and 26 non-residential areas are currently under construction or undergoing rehabilitation.

The reconstruction process is set to expand further, with plans to build an additional 237 private houses and 29 apartment blocks, equating to 436 flats. This will significantly enhance the living conditions and infrastructure for residents in the area.

In addition to the developments in the city, Mammadov highlighted progress in the nearby villages. In Sus village, 59 private houses and 4 non-residential buildings are under construction, while in Zabukh village, the plans include the construction of 223 houses and 4 non-residential buildings.

The Azerbaijani army took full control of Lachin city along with the adjacent Zabukh and Sus villages on August 25, 2022.

Earlier, Lachin city was temporarily controlled by the Russian peacekeepers to provide communication between Armenia and the Karabakh region.

The First State Program of the Great Return, approved by President Aliyev in November 2022, aims to fast-track the development of infrastructure, housing, and economic opportunities in the liberated regions. By 2027, approximately 3,500 apartments and individual homes are planned to be constructed, enabling the resettlement of 34,500 families of former displaced persons in phases.

By Vafa Guliyeva