Hajiyev: Landmine problem remains one of main challenges in Azerbaijan

The landmine problem continues to be one of the main challenges in Azerbaijan, Vahid Hajiyev, Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts, said during an event held within the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Report informs.

Hajiyev mentioned that landmines still exist in Karabakh and East Zangazur and continue to pose danger: "Nevertheless, the areas where people live are sufficiently safe. Yet the landmine problem remains one of the main challenges, and deminers are tirelessly working to ensure people's safety and reduce the environmental impact of mines."

He also highlighted the priorities of the Great Return program: "The goal is to ensure sustainable resettlement. Our main priority was to create sustainable living conditions, which means not only building houses but also establishing infrastructure where people can live with dignity and welfare."