Zangilan to become major regional transport hub, says Azerbaijani leader

President Ilham Aliyev has highlighted Zangilan’s growing strategic importance and outlined plans to turn the district into a major regional transportation center during a meeting with residents in the city of Zangilan.

“Zangilan is situated along a vital transport corridor. We will transform Zangilan into a transport hub, not only for Azerbaijan but for the entire region,” the president stated, Caliber.Az reports, citing the local media.

“A railway is under construction. In the near future–perhaps in a year or a year and a half–it will be possible to travel from Baku to Zangilan by rail, just as people travel to Aghdam today. Next year, they will be able to reach Khankendi by train. This railway will continue further, connecting to Nakhchivan via the Zangezur Corridor,” the head of state emphasized.

Speaking further, President Ilham Aliyev also addressed Azerbaijan’s rising international standing, explaining the factors behind the growing global respect and sympathy toward the country.

“Today, everything is evident. Azerbaijan’s international standing and prestige are at an all-time high. The respect, sympathy, and positive attitude toward us continue to expand. There are clear reasons for all of this: our dignified policy, the alignment between our words and our deeds, and, of course, our military victory,” the Azerbaijani leader said.

By Jeyhun Aghazada