Baku plans Garabagh infrastructure upgrade after conflict settlement

Baku, July 14, AssA-Irada

The Azerbaijani government plans to carry out renovation of
infrastructure in Upper Garabagh after the conflict with Armenia is
settled politically. Considerable investments will be made in the
upgrade of roads and railways, Deputy Minister for Transport Musa
Panahov said.

“All transport communications will be restored after the occupied
lands are liberated. The process will be realized as part of a
special program.”

Panahov declined to cite any figures but said the amount of funds
designated for rehabilitation work will be determined after the plight
of roads and railways is examined. “The transport communications
in the occupied areas will be undoubtedly restored after political
issues are solved”, he said.

“Considerable funds will be required for restoration activities,
as roads in the occupied areas extend for about 5,000 kilometers,
while railways – for over 70 kilometers.”

The Deputy Minister also said that the projects will be implemented
within the plans to be developed by the Ministry.*