Russian party leader praises Karabakh's rapid recovery During visit to Shusha

Leonid Slutsky, leader of the faction of Liberal Democratic Party of Russia in the State Duma of Russia expressed his long-held desire to visit the cultural hub of Azerbaijan, Shusha, as he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

He shared his enthusiasm for the region's rapid recovery and development, Caliber.Az reports.

“For me, it was a significant event to realize my much-coveted dream of visiting Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan,” Slutsky said.

“Karabakh region is recovering at an extraordinary pace. There are already two beautiful international airports – Fuzuli and Zangilan, while a third airport is also under construction at a rapid pace. Shusha today is a major construction site, restoration of its historical sites is in full swing,” he added.

Emphasizing the unique role of Azerbaijan in this revitalization, Slutsky stated that only the Azerbaijani leadership, people, and armed forces can take credit for the return of Karabakh. He remarked on the swift creation of new jobs and the implementation of various development initiatives in the region, expressing confidence that Karabakh is on a path to renewed prosperity.

“The creation of new jobs, including science-intensive clusters, is underway in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan at an accelerated pace today,” Slutsky added.

By Vafa Guliyeva