According to President Ilham Aliyev, the construction of this settlement reflects the power and policy of Azerbaijan. "The basis of this policy was laid by national leader Heydar Aliyev. We are going his way, and as you know, the first payments from the State Oil Fund aimed at improving the social situation of the IDPs. Up to now the State Oil Fund has done a lot to provide IDPs with comfortable houses and apartments. Only this year, 20 000 persons have been provided with new apartments and private houses, beautiful settlements are being built. 7,000 persons will comfortably live in the beautiful buildings in Mushfigabad settlement. And this school is the greatest school, built in Azerbaijan in the period of independence. School for 1300 pupils is the largest, most beautiful school built in the last 20 years", - Azerbaijani President said.
The Head of the State said that there are all conditions to live here - kindergarten, beautiful buildings, a school. "Beautiful settlements, private houses are being built in different parts of the country to improve the living conditions of the internally displaced persons. As you know, we are now consistently carrying out activities. At the first stage, we, of course, were to improve the conditions of those living in the most difficult conditions. For this purpose, much had been done to abolish tent camps until 2007. At the later stage the social conditions of those living in dormitories, Finnish-type settlements, in the territory of military units should be improved and we are doing it. Most people who will live in this settlement for many years lived in the dorms, in difficult conditions. Today the Azerbaijani state is successfully pursuing its policy in this regard. Overall, billions of manats have been allocated in the last few years for this purpose. This year 20 thousands of IDPs moved to new homes. Next year more than 20 thousand persons will be provided with new apartments and houses. This year the State Oil Fund has allocated the largest funds in the history – AZN 300 million. Not less than AZN 300 million will be likely allocated next year. So we are consistently solving this question, and I'm sure that in a few years the major domestic problems of internally displaced persons will be resolved. As you know, there is a state program. The State Program is being successfully implemented to improve the living conditions and increase employment of the internally displaced people. We do not restrict our activities to just building houses and settlements, but at the same time solve employment issues. According to official statistics, in recent years, the poverty rate among internally displaced persons dropped sharply. Overall, poverty in the country is already at a very low level. According to the results of last year, it was 7.6 percent, and by the end of this year will be even lower. Poverty among the internally displaced persons is also declining, employment is growing", - Ilham Aliyev said.
According to him, the process of creating jobs is being realized successfully in Azerbaijan. "1.1 million jobs have been created over the past ten years, and displaced people also use these opportunities. Overall, our economic reforms and policy in the economic sphere allow us to build such beautiful buildings and settlements. We would not have built such villages, if Heydar Aliyev had not pursued this oil strategy, that is, if we had not succeeded in implementing this strategy. Still there are internally displaced persons who live in difficult conditions, we know that. Again, we are consistently solving this question. Tent camps, the Finnish-type settlements were dismantled. There are those who live in dormitories and kindergartens, we will solve their everyday problems. The improvement of living standards of IDPs is in the focus of attention of our national politics. This has always been so. But in this stage our state is more powerful. We have more financial opportunities. But I remember, when the State Oil Fund was created, when the first funds entered it, Heydar Aliyev used the first payments to improve the living standards of the internally displaced persons. So this issue was a priority then. It remains a priority today, because internally displaced persons are the people living in the worst conditions. Armenians pursued the policy of genocide against Azerbaijanis. Khojaly genocide is recognized worldwide as an act of genocide. Three countries have officially recognized the Khojaly genocide as an act of genocide, and this process will continue", - said the Head of State.
According to him, the basic human rights of more than one million Azerbaijanis have been violated. "International organizations have passed decisions, resolutions, and due to the efforts of Azerbaijani diplomacy, the just cause of the Azerbaijani people prevails on the international level. Armenian propaganda is helpless before us. But the resolutions of international organizations unfortunately do not become a reality. International community, in particular, the countries mediating in the solution of the conflict, the Minsk Group should be more active, indicate the aggressor its place, demand them to stop the conflict. One can not admit the occupation, the occupation must end. And we, the state of Azerbaijan, are drawing nearer the victory by strengthening our country, carrying out economic and political reforms, increasing the strength of our army,” - Ilham Aliyev emphasized.
“I have no doubt that Azerbaijan will restore its territorial integrity. I am confident that the people of Azerbaijan do not doubt it. We are trying to achieve this as soon as possible. We are doing best so that our citizens return to their lands that are now under occupation, to rebuild and restore these cities. Since, as you know, all the occupied lands have been destroyed. All of our historical monuments have been destroyed by Armenian bandits, Armenian vandals. The exhibits displayed now in the school gym - are our historical heritage. But the examples of our tangible heritage kept in those museums have been looted, destroyed, burnt by Armenians. Our mosques and cemeteries have been destroyed. This has been committed by Armenians, Armenian fascists. I believe the international community, which is still putting up with this situation, should make serious conclusions, since Azerbaijan’s potential, the strength of our army are growing. Azerbaijani people will never admit this position. We will use all opportunities to restore our territorial integrity. The sooner the conflict is solved, the better it would be better for everyone”- Head of the State said.
President Ilham Aliyev underlined that this policy will be continued. “We will continue our policy. As both international law and Historical justice support our position. Nagorno Karabakh is an ancient Azerbaijani land, and will remain so. The international community does not recognize and will never recognize the so-called Nagorno Karabakh as an independent structure. All rigged elections held in Nagorno Karabakh are criticized by the international community. Results of the rigged elections have not been recognized. We must recover and restore our territorial integrity. The Azerbaijani government uses all opportunities for this. Again I want to say that we have to be even stronger in the political and diplomatic spheres, economic sector and, of course, in the military build-up. Azerbaijanis will and must live in their own lands. I believe in it, I am sure that all the Azerbaijani people believe in it. We see the day of victory. However, we are temporarily constructing such beautiful buildings for our countrymen. And, you know, and we know that this is a temporary place to live. But in the places where you live, even temporarily, the conditions should be good. The conditions created here meet the highest standards. Very spacious, bright rooms, perfectly planned settlement, school, kindergarten, and all communications, power and gas lines, water supply - all have been taken into account. I want to congratulate you on all the upcoming holidays," - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said.
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