Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva reviewed restoration of private houses and infrastructure in Kolatag village of Aghdara
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva on August 21 reviewed the restoration of private houses and infrastructure in Kolatag village of Aghdara district.
The village had 140 individual houses, of which 30 were unfit for use and 110 were partially usable. To date, 26 individual houses have been fully restored. By the end of this October, another 26 houses are scheduled to be restored, while 58 individual houses will be repaired and renovated in 2026. On August 15 this year, 26 families, totaling 89 people, returned to their native Kolatag village.
Efforts to establish modern social infrastructure are ongoing. A transformer and a 1-kilometer section of the existing power line have been repaired, an artesian well has been restored, and 26 homes now have water supply. The village’s potable water system is expected to be fully operational by September. Additionally, 10,600 linear meters of new gas pipelines have been installed, with plans for an additional 2,800 linear meters. A modern recreational park has been created, featuring a flag square, sports and children’s playgrounds, a recreation area, and green spaces.
Located on the slopes of the Karabakh mountain range, Kolatag village is part of Aghdara district’s administrative unit. It was occupied by Armenian armed forces from the early days of the Karabakh war and liberated in September 2023 through anti-terror operations by the Azerbaijani Army.
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Then, President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the homes of village residents Bakhshali Hatamov and Rafayet Musayev.
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Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva met with residents of Vangli and Kolatag villages in Aghdara
On August 21, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva reviewed the progress of restoration of private houses and infrastructure in the village of Vangli in Aghdara district where they visited the home of village resident Vakil Mamedov.
Then, the head of state and the First Lady met and had a conversation with residents of the villages of Vangli and Kolatag.
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President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their son Heydar Aliyev visited Vangli village on November 7, 2023.
The village, located on the banks of the Khachin River, is part of the administrative territory of Aghdara district bearing the same name. The village was occupied by Armenian armed forces in 1992. In September 2023, it was liberated from occupation as a result of counter-terrorism measures carried out by the Azerbaijani Army.
Of the 391 individual houses in the village, 52 were deemed unfit for living and 339 were partially usable. To date, 60 houses have been fully restored, with another 60 scheduled for restoration by September 1. In 2026, 219 houses will undergo repair and reconstruction.
On August 15 of this year, 22 families, a total of 83 people, returned to their native Vangli village. By the end of August, an additional 38 families (143 people) will be resettled in the village.
Currently, work continues on building modern social infrastructure in Vangli. Four transformers and three kilometers of existing power lines have been repaired, while an additional 1.5 kilometers of new lines are being installed. Sixty houses have already been connected to the water supply, and by the end of September, the village’s drinking water system will be fully operational. The existing gas pipeline has been restored, and 3,500 meters of additional pipeline are planned for reconstruction. Moreover, a new gas line has already been laid, with further expansion planned.
A recreation park has been created in the village, offering all necessary facilities for residents’ leisure and recreation. The park includes a flag square, sports and children’s playgrounds, a recreation area, and a green zone.
