On May 31, Rovshan Rzayev, chairman of the State Committee for Affairs of Refugees and IDPs, listened to the citizens’ appeals written in advance on the basis of queues and answered their questions.

It was noted that large-scale measures were taken under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev to improve the living conditions of refugees and IDPs and increase their employment. It was noted that First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva pays special attention and care to people suffering from war, including IDPs.

It was noted that important measures are being taken by the state for sustainable settlement of IDPs and turning the liberated territories into one of the flourishing corners. The territory is cleaned of mines, communication lines are restored and a modern infrastructure created. A few days ago, President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening ceremony of the first phase of the “Smart Village” project in Zangilan district. In the coming days, the resettlement of rural residents to their native lands will begin.

The appeals of the citizens participating in the reception were mainly related to improvement of housing and living conditions, communal services, status, single monthly allowance, employment, return to the liberated territories and other issues.

At the reception of the chairman of the committee, the appeals of the citizens, most of whom are internally displaced, were heard and recorded accordingly. They were informed that the issues raised will be investigated and resolved in accordance with the legislation.