Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan visit…(PHOTO)(Update)

Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan
visit Khankendi and Shusha (PHOTO)(Update)

Fuzuli, Azerbaijan, April 18. Representatives
of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan visited Khankendi
and Shusha cities, Trend reports.

The delegation was accompanied by Assistant to the President –
Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the
Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev.

The delegation first arrived at Fuzuli International Airport.
Then, representatives of the diplomatic corps will visit the city
of Khankendi and meet with students of Garabagh University.

During the visit, Hikmet Hajiyev provided information on the
historical roots of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Karabakh conflict,
including the war crimes committed by Armenia in the occupied
territories. He emphasized that Azerbaijan, following international
principles, had restored its territorial integrity and sovereignty,
ushering in a new phase of development in both Karabakh and East
Zangazur.

In a speech, the rector of Garabagh University, Shahin Bayramov,
discussed the achievements in education and the university’s future
goals.

Elchin Yusubov, the President’s Special Representative in the
city of Khankendi and in Aghdara and Khojaly districts, highlighted
large-scale reconstruction and development projects in the
liberated territories. He noted the ongoing construction of new
modern roads, railways, and air routes, as well as efforts to
provide residents with electricity, drinking water, and natural
gas. The region is also seeing the creation of green spaces, and
Khankendi is becoming a hub for entrepreneurs, with around 12,000
residents now living in seven newly populated areas.

Emin Huseynov, Special Representative of the President of
Azerbaijan in the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavand districts, updated
the delegation on demining operations and construction activities
in the newly liberated areas.

Following the visit to Khankendi, the diplomatic representatives
continued their trip to Shusha.

The representatives of the diplomatic corps then visited
Garabagh University, where they toured the educational building,
library, auditorium, laboratory, and exhibition hall. They were
also treated to musical performances by faculty and students from
the Faculty of Arts.

Following their visit to the university, the diplomats explored
the central area of Khankendi and took a commemorative photo in
front of Victory Square.

After concluding their visit to Khankendi, the diplomatic
delegation continued their trip to Shusha.

Aydin Kerimov, the Special Representative of the President of
Azerbaijan in the Shusha district, shared the city’s history, its
condition during the occupation, and the ongoing reconstruction
efforts. He highlighted the damage caused to historical buildings,
mosques, and monuments during nearly three decades of Armenian
occupation. Since Shusha’s liberation, large-scale restoration
projects have been underway, aiming to restore the city’s
historical and cultural landmarks.

The diplomats toured the construction work on Karabakh Street in
Shusha, where ten buildings are being erected as part of
public-private partnership projects. These include a hotel, office
buildings, food establishments, and the building of the Shusha
Reserve Directorate. The ongoing construction is designed to
preserve the city’s historical character.

The delegation then arrived at the Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque,
where it was reported that restoration work, which had been delayed
due to the Armenian vandalism during Shusha’s occupation, has now
been completed. Built in the 19th century by architect Karbalai
Safikhan Garabaghi, the mosque is regarded as the first mosque in
Shusha, constructed on the initiative of Ibrahim Khan’s daughter,
Govhar Agha. This mosque stands as one of the city’s key historical
and architectural symbols. Shusha historically consisted of 17
upper and lower quarters, with the Ashagi Govhar Agha Mosque being
named for its location in the lower part of the city.

Additionally, the foreign diplomats were also introduced to the
first residential complex in Shusha as part of the visit. The
opening of the complex, whose foundation was laid in 2021, took
place on May 10, 2024. The homes were designed in a traditional
architectural style typical of Shusha, and the 23-building
residential complex has been equipped with all the necessary
amenities to ensure the comfort of the city’s residents.

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Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan
have begun visits to Khankendi and Shusha cities, Trend reports.

The delegation is accompanied by Assistant to the President –
Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the
Presidential Administration, Hikmat Hajiyev.

The delegation first arrived at Fuzuli International Airport.
Then, representatives of the diplomatic corps will visit the city
of Khankendi and meet with students of Garabagh University.