Ilham Aliyev: 50,000 people live, work and receive education in the liberated territories

Armenia has planted more than a million mines on our lands. Since the Patriotic War until today, about 400 of our compatriots have died or been seriously injured as a result of mine explosions.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was stated by President Ilham Aliyev during his speech at the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).

Noting that Azerbaijan is now building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the head of state said: "The 'Great Return' program is being implemented. To date, we have ensured the return of former internally displaced persons to 16 cities and villages. Currently, over 50,000 people live, work and receive education in the liberated territories."