Aliyev Announces Infrastructure Expansion in Garabagh and East Zangezur
President Ilham Aliyev announced the construction of roads, airports, and green energy plants to integrate Garabagh and East Zangezur into Azerbaijan's economic space.
Ilham Aliyev announced the expansion of transport and energy infrastructure in the Garabagh and East Zangezur regions to integrate residential settlements into the unified economic space of Azerbaijan. The initiative includes the construction of nearly 1,500 kilometers of roads and the 11.7-kilometer Murovdag tunnel.
To enhance international logistics, the government commissioned international airports in Fuzuli, Zangilan, and Lachin. Aliyev identified the Horadiz–Aghband railway as a strategic component of the Zangezur corridor, which is intended to expand international logistics links.
Energy developments focus on transforming the region into a green energy zone. The government has commissioned 38 hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 307 megawatts and 13 substations to support this transition.
