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President Ilham Aliyev Highlights Strategic Importance of Zangilan as Key Transport Hub

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BakuOctober 29, 2025 – The Europe Today: President Ilham Aliyev has emphasized the pivotal role of Zangilan District in Azerbaijan’s future transport and economic landscape, noting that it will become one of the most important transport hubs in the region.

“This place, this region (Zangilan – Ed.) will become one of the most important transport hubs. Both the Zangazur Corridor and the Araz Corridor will pass through here,” President Aliyev said during a meeting with residents of Mammadbayli and Aghali villages in the Zangilan district.

The head of state further stated, “Therefore, this region will have a bright future – just as the future of all of Garabagh and East Zangazur. Today’s reality, the cities and villages we have built are evidence of that.”

President Aliyev’s remarks underscored the government’s commitment to transforming Zangilan and the broader liberated territories into dynamic centers of connectivity, economic activity, and sustainable development.