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Baku/27.01.21/Turan: Currently, a concept for the restoration of the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from the Armenian occupation is being developed, said the Minister of Economic Development of Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov at a meeting with the US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lee Litzenberger on January 27.
The concept implies wide participation of private and state-owned companies, as well as foreign investors in these works, stated in the press release of the Ministry.
The US Ambassador expressed satisfaction with the restoration of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, noting the importance of ensuring sustainable peace in the region.
Litzenberger also expressed the willingness of American companies to participate in projects for the restoration of the liberated territories, and primarily in projects for water management, construction of roads and other infrastructure, and digital technologies.
The parties exchanged views on the above issues.-03D-
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