Aghdam, July 4, 2025 – The Europe Today: On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov visited the historic Shahbulag Castle in the city of Aghdam.
The visit took place as part of a series of cultural and official engagements on the sidelines of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
Upon arrival at the site, the three leaders posed for a commemorative photograph in front of the iconic structure, underscoring the significance of the location as a symbol of Azerbaijan’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
The Government of Azerbaijan has launched restoration efforts at Shahbulag Castle, aiming to preserve and rehabilitate the historical landmark as part of broader post-conflict reconstruction and cultural heritage initiatives in the region.
