"The protection of nature, of course, must be in the foreground. Zangilan district has a beautiful nature, it has a charming nature, and from a natural point of view, I think it is one of the most beautiful districts of our country," said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as he received in a video format Vahid Hajiyev due to his appointment as Special Representative of the President in Zangilan district, which is included in East Zangazur economic region, APA reports.
"Of course, Zangilan district has great tourism potential. Because beautiful forests, mountains, springs, rivers, as well as the international airport, railways and highways – all this will be a great wealth. The tourism potential of Zangilan district, of course, must be aligned with the tourism opportunities that will be created in other districts. Now the distance to Shusha via Zangilan, Gubadli and Lachin will be very short and very comfortable. In other words, the tourism potential of Zangilan district must be thoroughly analyzed, and we must start work immediately. New hotels and recreation areas should be created, rural tourism should be developed. It will also be a source of employment and income for those returning there. In other words, the most progressive principles that exist in the world, especially in Europe, must be applied in all areas here. I have simply mentioned the main areas. But the most advanced experience in all areas, the most transparent mechanisms and comfort for people must be provided. If this is the case, we will achieve what we want. What we want is for former IDPs to return to their ancestral lands as soon as possible, to live there comfortably – as many people as possible should return and live there. We must create conditions for them to be enthusiastic. We conducted a survey among former IDPs after the second Karabakh war to find out how many people would want to return, because the work to be done and the buildings to be constructed there should be aligned with this. I am glad that the vast majority of the IDPs have expressed a desire to return. But, of course, they have lived in Baku, Sumgayit and other places for about 30 years, they are used to this life, they have jobs, they have schools for their children, they have schools for their grandchildren. We understand all this, and moving from one place to another is not easy. But I am sure that the love of the Motherland will take them there. We need to make them feel comfortable when they go there," said head of state.
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