“Rebuild Karabakh 2023” Exhibition

• Role of the Fund: Organizational support and demonstration of a specialized stand
• Participants: Public representatives, local and international companies, private and state institutions, youth
• Number of visitors to the KRF stand: Over 2,500

About the Exhibition:

The 3rd Azerbaijan International “Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Karabakh” (Rebuild Karabakh) exhibition was held at the Baku Expo Center from October 19 to 21.

The Karabakh Revival Fund successfully participated in the exhibition for the third consecutive time.

Exhibition participants had the opportunity to visit the Fund's special stand, showcasing the Fuzuli Central Park, which will be established in Fuzuli with the Fund’s financial support and commission. Visitors could virtually explore the park’s 3D master plan through an interactive map and learn more about the Fund’s activities, as well as the restoration and reconstruction projects being implemented.

Notable visitors to the Karabakh Revival Fund’s stand included Shahmar Movsumov, Head of the Department for Economic Affairs and Innovative Development Policy of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Majnun Mammadov, Minister of Agriculture; Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Shusha District; Emin Huseynov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the liberated territories of the Karabakh Economic Region (excluding the Shusha region); Vahid Hajiyev, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Zangilan District of the Eastern Zangezur Economic Region; Samad Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy; Javid Musayev, Head of the Communication Policy Sector of the Presidential Administration; Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency; Orkhan Mammadov, Chairman of the Board of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency; Farid Mammadov, CEO of Caspian Event Organisers; and other officials.

A puzzle game dedicated to Karabakh’s monuments, presented by the Karabakh Revival Fund, attracted significant interest from visitors. Hundreds of visitors of different age groups participated in the game, and the top nine players with the highest scores received gifts from the “Incredible Karabakh” t-shirt collection featuring symbols of Karabakh.

In the foyer of the Baku Expo Center, where the exhibition was held, visitors had the opportunity to view the “Urbicide in Karabakh” exhibition. This exhibition, organized based on materials from the “Karabakh.Center” online resource created by the Karabakh Revival Fund on the initiative of the First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mehriban khanim Aliyeva, showcases the unprecedented destruction caused by Armenians in the liberated territories.

It is noteworthy that Caspian Event Organisers and Iteca Caspian, organizers of international exhibitions and congresses in Azerbaijan, donated part of the proceeds from the exhibition – 33,300 AZN – to the Karabakh Revival Fund to support the restoration of the liberated territories.

The "Rebuild Karabakh" exhibition is the first and only specialized exhibition dedicated to the restoration of Karabakh. In addition to being supported by numerous state institutions and ministries, it serves as an attractive and effective business platform that strengthens public-private partnerships.

The purpose of the exhibition is to highlight attention to the positive changes, restoration, and reconstruction efforts in Karabakh following its liberation. It seeks to encourage business involvement in the development of these territories, promote infrastructure recovery, and attract investment.

Panel Discussion on "Return of Population to Liberated Territories, Better Reconstruction Activities"

As part of the exhibition, the Karabakh Revival Fund organized two panel discussions.

One of the panels, titled "Return of Population to Liberated Territories, Better Reconstruction Activities" featured the participation of Rahman Hajiyev, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund; Bashir Hajiyev, Deputy Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the liberated territories of the Karabakh Economic Region (excluding the Shusha region); political analyst Farhad Mammadov and Erik Caldwell Johnson, Lead Social Development Specialist at the World Bank (presenting in video format).

The discussion featured presentations and exchanges on topics such as an overview of projects implemented and planned in the liberated territories of the Karabakh Economic Region, the historical and political significance of Karabakh’s revival, the role of communities in advancing smart village and smart city development, and the importance of solidarity in the reconstruction process.

Panel Discussion on "Restoration of Ecological Balance in Liberated Territories"

A second panel discussion, titled "Restoration of Ecological Balance in Liberated Territories" featured the participation of Vugar Karimov, Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources; Aygun Mikayilova, Director of the Heydar Aliyev Modern Education Complex; Amin Mammadov, Chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and Tukazban Huseynova, Director of "Ecohub".

The discussion addressed environmental protection efforts in the liberated territories, the role of educational institutions in restoring ecological balance, the remediation of environmental damage caused during the occupation, and the collaboration between the government, private sector, and civil society to transform Karabakh into a green zone. Presentations and discussions focused on these key areas.

Special Edition of the "Əsas Məsələ" TV Program

As part of the exhibition, a special edition of the "Əsas Məsələ" TV program, produced by the Public and Political Programs Studio of Azerbaijan Television, was held at the pavilion of the 3rd Azerbaijan International “Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Karabakh” (Rebuild Karabakh) exhibition. The event was co-organized by the Karabakh Revival Fund.

The program, hosted by Rufat Hamzayev, Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting CJSC, featured Rahman Hajiyev, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund; Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication; and members of parliament Nigar Arpadarai and Tural Ganjaliyev.

In the program titled “Karabakh in a New Stage of Development: Goals and Objectives” participants shared their views on the significance of the 'Rebuild Karabakh' exhibition within Azerbaijan’s exhibition industry and its role in attracting investment to the liberated territories. The discussions also highlighted the synergy between the government, business, and society, which has united around the vision of Karabakh’s revival. Participants explored ongoing restoration and reconstruction efforts, as well as the implementation of the “Great Return” program, aimed at facilitating the return of former internally displaced persons to their native lands. Key considerations for this process were also addressed.