Azerbaijan invested over $225M in Karabakh and East Zangazur in 1Q2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Azerbaijan invested 386.2 million manats (approximately $227.2 million) – 11% of the annual planned funds – for the reconstruction and restoration of its liberated territories (Karabakh and East Zangazur economic regions).

According to Report, citing the Ministry of Finance, 355.2 million manats (almost $209 million) were directed to infrastructure projects, including: 185 million manats (just under $109 million) for the design, construction, and reconstruction of highways; 142.2 million manats (just over $83.6 million) for the design and construction of new residential complexes; 28 million manats (nearly $16.5 million) for tourism infrastructure and other initiatives.

Additionally, 10.7 million manats (approximately $6.3 million) were used for healthcare and cultural projects, while 20.3 million manats (roughly $12 million) were spent on mine clearance operations.