The Azerbaijan State News Agency

OFFICIAL NEWS

President Ilham Aliyev launched drinking water supply to the city of Lerik VIDEO

Lerik, October 15, AZERTAC

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended a ceremony on the completion of the implementation of “Reconstruction of a drinking water supply system and the building of a first ever sewerage network in the city of Lerik” project.

President Ilham Aliyev first met with representatives of the general public.

The head of state addressed the meeting.

Speech of President Ilham Aliyev

- I am visiting Lerik District again. I am very glad to meet with you. This is my fourth visit to Lerik District as President. Many important decisions were made in previous years related to the development of Lerik District. The implementation of these decisions paved the way for rapid development of the district. Of course, first of all we tackled the construction of the Lankaran-Lerik highway. An appropriate instruction was issued in 2005 and the road was built. There was a road before too, but it was in very poor condition. After the construction of the road, development of Lerik went even faster. In the summer of this year, I was informed that the road was no longer serviceable. So funds in the amount of 5 million manats were allocated from the President’s Contingency Fund and reconstruction of the road began. The rest of the funds will be allocated from the State Investment Program so that the Lankaran-Lerik road meets the highest standards. I can say that it is already in good condition, but it will get even better.

As you know, there was no gasification in Lerik in Soviet times. A relevant instruction was given to supply the city of Lerik with natural gas, and a gas line was built. I was informed today that gasification of Lerik District is at the level of 36 per cent. I believe that, given the natural terrain of the area and the mountains, this is a good indicator. As far as reasonably possible, additional steps will be taken to supply gas to Lerik District.

The opening of a new power plant with a capacity of 16 megawatts is scheduled in Lerik for today. After this energy is supplied to the general system, it will address not only the needs of the Lerik District but also the sustainability of the energy sector of the entire southern region. First of all, of course, we will provide Lerik District with a reliable source of energy.

We are already celebrating the supply of drinking water to the city of Lerik. I want to sincerely congratulate you on this remarkable occasion. This project has already been implemented. Major funds were allocated for its implementation, and we have managed to achieve our goal. Drinking water is the main prerequisite of human health, and from now on our people will be provided with clean drinking water meeting the highest standards.

Lerik is a land of long-livers and people here are very healthy. There is a lot of information about Lerik in the world. There is also a Museum of centenarians here. During one of my previous visits, I got acquainted with this museum. However, the implementation of this drinking water project will make people even healthier.

The solution of priority infrastructure issues shows that work in all the regions and districts of Azerbaijan is progressing fast. Lerik is one of the most remote districts of Azerbaijan. This is a mountainous area, which is also far from the main highways. Despite this, life here is in full swing, the district develops and socioeconomic indicators are also good. The modern infrastructure available here serves the people and contributes to further economic and social development of the district.

At the same time, we have seriously tackled the solution of social issues in Lerik District. More than 50 schools have been refurbished or rebuilt in the district. A Center of Culture has been created, the central district hospital has been overhauled and fitted with state-of-the-art equipment. In other words, social infrastructure, power lines, gasification, water lines, roads – all this is a reality. On the way here today, we celebrated the opening of a new rural road. The new rural road is more than 20 kilometers long. It links several villages and benefits 11,000 people. In terms of the reconstruction of rural roads, Lerik is in one of the leading places in Azerbaijan. I am told that as a result of the work done in recent years, 88 per cent of the villages of Lerik District have modern roads. A new project is envisaged in the State Investment Program for next year. It is also a rural road project about 20 kilometers long. We will build and commission this road next year.

We have done all this within the framework of state programs on the socioeconomic development of our regions. As you know, the execution of the third state program is coming to an end this year. The program has been exceeded and we see this in the example of Lerik District. A new program for the coming years is being prepared, and proposals are currently being received from the regions. I am urging the Lerik public to send us suggestions too. This program will be reviewed by the government, and economic and social issues will be addressed in the coming years.

In general, all the regions and districts of our country are developing fast. Such a successful development of the country, of course, pleases our people. The international authority of Azerbaijan is growing, we are becoming stronger and our prudent economic policies are bearing fruit. The economy of Azerbaijan is sustainable. Economically, we do not depend on anyone, we are the masters of our own destiny. A powerful economy, a well-thought-out economic policy and the growing financial opportunities have allowed us the opportunity to carry out remarkable projects in all the regions, in the most remote locations. The 16-megawatt power plant opening in Lerik today is a major infrastructure project in itself. Drinking water, gasification – we are doing all this at our own expense and without receiving help or loans from anyone. There is no need for loans today. We are currently receiving some loans, but this process has practically stopped. We provide loans to some foreign countries ourselves and receive interest. In other words, Azerbaijan is experiencing a period of rapid development in the true sense of the word, and this development is manifested in all our regions, including Lerik District.

As I have already mentioned, this is my fourth visit to Lerik. There will be more visits in the future. I am sure that the instructions given and the decisions made today will lead to excellent results in the future. Additional steps will be taken to facilitate further economic and social development of Lerik. An executive order will be signed. I know that projects related to the construction of rural roads are still on the agenda. There will also be projects related to the construction of schools and reconstruction of housing. Therefore, I want to say again: please raise your concerns, and appropriate instructions will be issued. We have followed this path so far and achieved excellent results.

I sincerely congratulate you and wish you good health and happiness.

X X X

Chairman of Azerbaijan Irrigation and Water Management Open Joint Stock Company Ahmad Ahmadzade informed President Ilham Aliyev about the project.

The first water supply system was established in the city of Lerik in 1968.

Reconstruction of the system started under the project in 2011.

President Ilham Aliyev pressed a button to launch the drinking water supply system to the city of Lerik.

Share news on social media

Follow us on social network

VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev launched drinking water supply to the city of Lerik VIDEO

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev concluded his visit to Serbia

Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Aleksandar Vučić viewed military equipment

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one and expanded meetings with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić

Kishida to ditch members of Abe faction in slush fund scandal

Top Israeli defense chief says hundreds of Hamas commanders killed in Gaza

Aleksandar Vučić: Serbia-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector is very important for us

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev VIDEO

Rumen Radev: Azerbaijan plays a pivotal role in diversifying natural gas supply to the Central and Eastern Europe

City of Niš hosted opening ceremony of Serbia-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector
President Ilham Aliyev attended the ceremony VIDEO

President: Supporting Azerbaijan's COP29 candidacy by member states of Eastern European Group is a sign of our friendship

President of Azerbaijan provided insight into the country’s future plans in energy sector

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan is a reliable partner, always loyal to the traditions of friendship

President: The projects proposed and executed on our part have significantly reshaped the energy map of Eurasia

President: This year, Azerbaijan's gas export to Europe will reach approximately 12 bcm

President Ilham Aliyev: Serbia-Azerbaijan relations are developing rapidly and dynamically

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Serbia for working visit VIDEO

Founding conference of Union of Cultural Capitals of Turkic World gets underway in Shusha

Fenerbahce beat Besiktas 3-1 in Trendyol Super Lig derby

UAE welcomes peace-building steps between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Release of the Press Service of the President

Azerbaijan joins international conference on "Security Challenges for Europe"

Baku hosts press conference within 2023 FIA Prize-Giving Ceremony

The Hague Azerbaijanis call on global community to recognize humanitarian demining as 18th UN Sustainable Development Goal

China launches liquid oxygen-methane Zhuque-2 carrier rocket for three satellites

Hunter Biden lawyer accuses prosecutors of ‘bowing to Republican pressure’

Azerbaijan House in Brussels issues statement on Armenia’s landmine terror in liberated territories

AZERTAC unveils photo exhibition commemorating Great Leader Heydar Aliyev's centenary in Moscow

EU agrees landmark rules on artificial intelligence

Triumphant Azerbaijani jockey secures two medals at prestigious international tournament in Moscow

Moscow hosts meeting between Azerbaijani and Russian deputy PMs

Training-methodical sessions with officers and psychologists on ideological work and moral-psychological support end

Baku hosts glittering ceremony to honor FIA champions for 2023 season VIDEO

UNESCO celebrates 20 Years of Living Heritage, adding 55 new inscriptions to its list

‘Direct Turkish investments in Azerbaijan's non-oil sector amounts to $3.5 billion'

Three dead after fire at Tivoli hospital in Italy

To His Excellency Mr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya

Europe reaches a deal on the world’s first comprehensive AI rules

Defense Minister: Azerbaijan Army established basis for peace in the region under leadership of Supreme Commander-in-Chief

FAO food price index holds steady in November

UN Secretary-General welcomes joints statement by Azerbaijan and Armenia

Baku State University, Beijing Foreign Studies University ink MoU

S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow to strengthen cooperation against N.K. threat

Turkish ambassador: By late 2023, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Turkey will hit 7.5 billion US dollars

Azerbaijani oil price rises in world markets

"Victory" elections to be held in Azerbaijan

ICESCO Director-General reviews Organization’s initiatives to protect heritage at COP 28 in Dubai

North Korea boasts of satellite capability, says it will launch more soon

Azerbaijan Army’s servicemen provided with apartments for permanent residence

Marija Pejčinović Burić: Council of Europe is ready to contribute to confidence-building between Azerbaijan and Armenia

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was interviewed by Euronews channel VIDEO

President of Azerbaijan: In our proposal to Karabakh Armenians, we also covered their rights

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea at lowest level in 10 years: UN

President of Azerbaijan: Our public communications with Karabakh Armenians, and what we did after, demonstrated that we wanted them to stay VIDEO

14 dead in building fire in Iraq's Erbil province

President Ilham Aliyev: I don't see now any serious obstacle to sign a peace agreement from a logical point of view

President Ilham Aliyev: We want Armenia, today and in the future, never put under question our territorial integrity

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan is considered as one of most active members of Organization of Islamic Cooperation

President of Azerbaijan: We will continue to conduct independent policy on international stage

Magnitude 3.1 quake hits Caspian Sea

Azerbaijani President: We have excellent relations with all countries of SPECA

President: Our borders are open for friends and closed for those who want to do something harmful VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev: Our economic development was so far very positive, even in a much more complicated geopolitical situation

President of Azerbaijan: Our energy development transformed from oil to gas

President Ilham Aliyev: We always wanted to protect Azerbaijan from any kind of a rivalry, from any kind of a geopolitical struggle or battle between big powers, and I think we managed to achieve that

President: There is a big demand for Azerbaijani gas in Europe, and this demand is growing

Azerbaijani President: Our state investment program will be mainly directed to liberated areas of Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur VIDEO

President: Foreign debt is below 10 percent of our GDP, the target for next year is 7 percent

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan`s economic development is mainly generated by our reforms VIDEO

Alliance of Turkic News Agencies issues statement on death of Anadolu Agency employee in Gaza

AZERTAC-initiated photo exhibition marking 100th anniversary of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev opens in Tbilisi

UNDP launches campaign to restore Türkiye's cultural heritage in quake-hit regions

‘Oppenheimer’ to release in Japan through Indie distributor Bitters End

Milli Majlis hosts 20th meeting of Azerbaijani-Russian Interparliamentary Commission on cooperation

Azerbaijani, Estonian FMs discuss current developments in the region

Central Election Commission holds meeting to discuss snap presidential election

President Ilham Aliyev’s speech at ADA Forum in spotlight of Macedonian media

Azerbaijani male badminton players make successful start to 2024 European Men's & Women's Team Championships - Qualification in Prague

Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2023 gets underway in Azerbaijan’s Gabala city

Heydar Aliyev Center hosts final meeting of FIA General Assembly

Azerbaijan Army holds seminar on combating corruption

Azerbaijan, Council of Europe discuss current cooperation agenda

More than 12,000 killed in Sudanese conflict: UN

Rockets fired towards US embassy in Iraqi capital’s Green Zone

IOM Azerbaijan officially handed over rehabilitated karhiz in the Goranboy district

Russian delegation pays respect to Great Leader Heydar Aliyev

Türkiye’s Erdogan criticizes France over supplying Armenia armored vehicles, calls it ‘provocative’

Honda recalls over 1.13 million cars due to Denso fuel pump glitch

Palestinian authority working with US on Gaza plan

Azerbaijan, Ukraine discuss cultural heritage protection

Hunter Biden hit with federal charges for evading tax

Azerbaijani national team crowned world powersport champion

Denmark passes law to ban Quran burnings

Junior Azerbaijani gymnast wins gold at international tournament in Budapest

Erdogan: Peace-based relations with Azerbaijan would be best option for Armenia

EU to give member states authority to halt Russian gas imports - FT

Western Azerbaijan Community: US congressmen should refrain from policy of creating geopolitical competition in the region

To infinity and beyond: Tom Hanks takes Londoners to the moon with immersive show

2 more Israeli soldiers killed in ongoing battles in Gaza Strip

President Ilham Aliyev received Secretary General of Council of Europe VIDEO

Chisinau hosts presentation of Azerbaijani movie