Azerbaijani President lays foundation stone of Minjivan settlement of Zangilan district-UPDATED

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev laid the laid foundation stone for the Minjivan settlement in the Zangilan district, APA reports. The head of state received a briefing on the upcoming developments based on the settlement's master plan. Located 13.2 kilometers southeast of the district center, on the shore of the Araz River, the designed area is intersected by the Ahmadbayli-Horadiz-Minjivan-Aghband road, of national importance, and the Horadiz-Aghband railway line. Covering an area of 301.51 hectares, the settlement aims to accommodate 9,088 people by 2040 through the construction of 630 private houses and several multi-story residential buildings. The settlement will feature various facilities, including an administrative building, a cultural center, a library, a multifunctional building, a restaurant, sports and family health centers, a hotel, a Flag Square, a ceremonial house, a bazaar, a school, a kindergarten, a polyclinic, and a bus station. The initial phase of development, sc heduled until 2026 under the 'First State Program on the Great Return', will encompass 153.4 hectares. During this phase, 628 individual houses and four multi-story residential buildings with 92 apartments will be constructed, providing housing for 3,146 people. Source: Azeri-Press news agency

Azerbaijan appoints Major General Namig Islamzade to post of Air Force Commander

Hero of the Patriotic War, Major General Namig Islamzade, was appointed to the post of commander of the Air Force of Azerbaijan Army, APA reports. Until this appointment, Namig Islamzade served as the deputy commander of the Air Force. Note that on May 11, the commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov, was released from his duties due to the age limit. Source: Azeri-Press news agency

Leadership of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense met with military officials

The First Deputy Minister of Defense - Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev and the Deputy Minister of Defence Commander of the Ground Forces, Lieutenant General Hikmat Mirzayev met with the military officials involved in the mobilization preparation training camp, APA reports citing MoD. Source: Azeri-Press news agency

Azerbaijani President lays foundation stone of Mashanli village of Jabrayil district-UPDATED

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the village of Mashanli in Jabrayil district, APA reports. The head of state was briefed on the upcoming developments in the village based on its master plan. By 2040, the designated area for development in the village would encompass 157.54 hectares. Over this period, plans entail the construction of 590 individual houses to accommodate 2,360 residents. All necessary amenities to ensure the livelihoods of the village residents will be provided in the village. Plans include the establishment of administrative buildings, community clubs, sports and health facilities, medical centers, ceremonial houses, bazaar complex, as well as commercial, public catering, and small business facilities. Furthermore, according to the master plan, a secondary school building and two kindergartens are scheduled for construction in the village. Aligned with the First State Program on the Great Return, the first phase of resettlemen t will cover 50 hectares of land, taking into consideration the living needs of the population to be settled in this area. This phase will see construction of 236 individual houses to accommodate 944 residents. President Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the Mashanli village. On May 18, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone of Mashanli village of Jabrayil district, APA reports. Source: Azeri-Press news agency

Booklet highlighting Karabakh University to be issued

A booklet highlighting Karabakh University, which is scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 academic year, will soon be issued, the Ministry of Science and Education told AZERTAC. The university will offer bachelor`s degrees in six faculties: pedagogy, economics, humanities and social sciences, engineering, arts, and tourism. Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

Foundation stone was laid for Karkhulu village in Jabrayil

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the village of Karkhulu in Jabrayil district, APA reports. The head of state received a briefing on the upcoming development work in the village. Karkhulu, situated within the administrative boundaries of Jabrayil district, is bordered to the north by the Ahmadbayli-Horadiz-Minjivan-Aghbend highway and to the south and southeast by the Horadiz-Aghbend railway line. The development plans for Karkhulu aim to cover an area of 313 hectares by 2040. This includes the construction of 940 individual houses and several multi-story residential buildings to accommodate 4,428 residents. The village infrastructure will include administrative buildings, community clubs, family and sports health centres, commercial and household service buildings, and small business facilities. Furthermore, the master plan entails the construction of two secondary schools and four kindergartens. The initial phase of development, aligned with the First State Program on the Great Return until 2026, will cover an area of 125 hectares. Plans for this phase include the construction of 145 individual houses to accommodate 691 residents. President Ilham Aliyev laid a foundation stone for the village of Karkhulu. Source: Azeri-Press news agency

Booklet highlighting Karabakh University to be issued

A booklet highlighting Karabakh University, which is scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 academic year, will soon be issued, the Ministry of Science and Education told APA. The university will offer bachelor`s degrees in six faculties: pedagogy, economics, humanities and social sciences, engineering, arts, and tourism. Source: Azeri-Press news agency