New york: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, highlighting significant developments in the liberated territories. During his speech, he revealed that over 50,000 people now live, work, and study in these areas, marking progress in the country’s resettlement efforts.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev criticized Armenia for its actions during the occupation period, noting that hundreds of cities and villages were destroyed, and 65 mosques were deliberately demolished. He described this as a policy carried out by Armenia, which was under the leadership of war criminals for nearly 30 years.
The President emphasized the ongoing efforts to rebuild the destroyed regions under the Great Return Program, which aims to restore and repopulate the liberated areas. The initiative signifies a commitment to revitalizing communities that were affected by years of conflict.