Prime Minister Ali Asadov: CIS Cultural Capital status will allow Lachin to worthily promote its cultural heritage and diversity

"I am confident that the honorary status of the CIS Cultural Capital will allow the city of Lachin to worthily promote its cultural heritage and diversity," said Ali Asadov, Azerbaijan's Prime Minister, as he addressed the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government.

Prime Minister Ali Asadov recalled that by the decision of the Council of Heads of State on October 8 this year, the city of Lachin was declared the cultural capital of the CIS for 2025.

“The rapid restoration of the liberated city of Lachin is currently underway. Large-scale infrastructure and social projects aimed at restoring life and ensuring economic prosperity are being swiftly implemented in the city with a majestic nature and centuries-old history. More than 2,000 persons have already been relocated to Lachin, and next year the Lachin International Airport will be commissioned,” the Azerbaijani Premier noted.

“Azerbaijan will host the 3rd CIS Games and the city of Ganja will become the sports capital of the CIS in 2025,” he added.

Farida Abdullayeva

Special correspondent