On August 9, Rovshan Rzayev, the chairman of the State Committee for Refugees and IDPs, met with the citizens who registered for the appointment in advance.

It was mentioned that President Ilham Aliyev always pays attention to issues related to IDPs. Moreover, preparations are underway for return of IDPs to their homeland. The measures taken to ensure the process include provision of security measures in liberated areas, infrastructure projects and construction of residential buildings.

 It was noted that First Vice-President Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva controls the resolution of issues related to IDPs and gives special attention to their appeals.

Return of IDPs to their homeland - territories liberated from occupation has already been launched. The first stage of return to Aghaly village, which was reconstructed using the concept of "smart village" in Zangilan district has been completed - some 41 internally displaced families moved to the village. Return of population to Aghaly is on track. New residential buildings are also being built in Shusha and Aghdam cities.

IDPs who had individual meetings with the chairman of the committee expressed confidence that they will return to their homeland in the nearest future. Appeals of citizens participating in the meeting were mainly related to such issues as improvement of housing and living conditions, utilities, status, monthly allowance, employment, return to the territories liberated from occupation, etc. Citizens were informed that all appeals and issues will be reviewed and settled in line with the legislation.