In accordance with the instructions of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and pursuant to the schedule for receiving citizens in cities and districts by heads of central executive authorities and other administrative bodies, Rovshan Rzayev, Chairman of the State Committee for Refugees for Affairs and Internally Displaced Persons, received citizens in Shusha city on August 24. Residents of Shusha and Khankendi cities, as well as Aghdara and Khojaly districts, attended the reception. The appeals mainly concerned registration and organization of the return process, the unified monthly allowance, employment, and other social protection measures. During the reception, it was once again emphasized to the citizens that improving the living conditions and increasing employment opportunities for internally displaced persons have consistently remained priority areas of President Ilham Aliyev’s social policy, while First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva pays particular attention to and demonstrates special care for people belonging to this category.It was noted that one of the most important tasks set by the Head of State is to carry out reconstruction and restoration works in the territories liberated from occupation, create safe and dignified living conditions for former internally displaced persons, accelerate their return to their ancestral homeland, and ensure sustainable resettlement. It was highlighted that the Great Return is successfully continuing and that, within this phased process, priority is given to the resettlement of families living in the most difficult conditions in temporary settlements. Some of the issues raised by citizens were resolved on the spot during the reception. It was stated that the other matters raised in the appeals would be examined within a short period and communicated to the relevant state institutions as appropriate.









