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Part of Economic development initiatives are underway in the Karabakh region, including the establishment of an economic zone in Aghdam and promoting investment in the broader Karabakh area.

How could the state's focus on reconstruction affect Karabakh?

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Karabakh may become a new growth centre through state investment The state's commitment to reconstruction, including the designation of Zangilan, Fuzuli, and Lachin as development zones, is driving significant economic change in Karabakh. The government has allocated 25.5 billion manats from the state budget for restoration and reconstruction under the First State Program on the Great Return. This investment is intended to strengthen the region's position as a new growth centre in the national economy by expanding private investment and export-oriented production. Infrastructure development, such as the construction of nearly 1,500 kilometers of roads and the commissioning of international airports in Fuzuli, Zangilan, and Lachin, is central to this strategy.

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  • 25.5 billion manats have been allocated from the state budget for restoration and reconstruction.trend.az, azernews.az
  • More than 300,000 hectares of land have been cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance.trend.az, azernews.az
  • Over 40,000 people have returned to 47 residential settlements.trend.az, azernews.az
  • Nearly 1,500 kilometers of roads have been constructed.trend.az

Why it matters

The scale of the state investment, totaling 25.5 billion manats, signals a major strategic shift toward transforming Karabakh into a functional economic hub. This effort is not merely about rebuilding damaged structures but about establishing a permanent, export-oriented economy and ensuring the safe return of residents.

This initiative builds upon the foundation laid by the 44-day Patriotic War and is part of a broader national strategy to integrate the liberated territories into Azerbaijan’s unified economic space. The development of key infrastructure, such as the Zangezur corridor and international airports, positions the region as a critical component of Azerbaijan's international transport and logistics network.

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  • How quickly will private investment materialize to meet the goals of the second phase of the State Program?
  • What specific regulatory changes are being implemented to facilitate export-oriented production in the region?

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International partnerships are secured for the 'Rebuild Garabagh' exhibitionsThe influx of foreign capital and technology could accelerate the economic development and infrastructure projects in Karabakh.
Regional security concerns escalateThe ability to safely implement the Great Return and expand transport links could be severely hampered, slowing the economic growth.

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