Ambassador: Baku, Sarajevo can cooperate on projects in liberated territories

Azerbaijan's projects related to construction and restoration work in liberated territories may become some of the most significant areas of cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Vilayat Guliyev said in an interview with the Sarajevo Times, Report informs.

"Following the end of nearly 30 years of occupation of its territories, including Karabakh and East Zangezur, Azerbaijan has launched one of the largest reconstruction and rehabilitation programs in the region. As President Ilham Aliyev has repeatedly emphasized, entire cities and villages that were completely destroyed during the occupation are now being rebuilt from scratch based on the concepts of "smart cities" and "smart villages." Massive investments are being made in transport infrastructure, energy networks, housing, public services, and social facilities," he noted.

From the security perspective, Azerbaijan"s experience in restoring sovereignty, ensuring stability, and transitioning from conflict to peace offers valuable lessons, he said.

"Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has its own post-conflict experience, can find meaningful opportunities in construction, engineering services, energy infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and urban planning. Azerbaijani companies are open to cooperation, joint ventures, and the exchange of expertise, while Bosnian companies can also benefit from participating in reconstruction-related projects and broader economic initiatives," he added.