OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV CHAIRS MEETING ON PROJECTS TO DEVELOP WATER SUPPLY, MELIORATION, IRRIGATION AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev presided over a meeting on Tuesday devoted to projects aimed at developing water supply, melioration, irrigation and sewerage systems in the country.
The President opened the meeting, saying the country`s economic potential has doubled over the last few years.
He noted the budget expenses are yearly growing opening up new opportunities for implementing huge infrastructure projects.
Ilham Aliyev said construction of roads and improvement of water supply system are also high priority issues.
He stressed the commissioning of the Oguz-Gabala-Baku water pipeline will solve Baku`s water problem.
According to the President, water supply in the country`s regions is also the focus of attention.
President Ilham Aliyev also touched upon the importance of ensuring food safety in the country.
Other speakers including Chairman of Azersu company Nizameddin Rzayev, Chairman of Melioration and Water Industry company Ahmad Ahmadzade, and Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Huseyngulu Bagirov spoke of what had been done to develop water industry in Azerbaijan.
President Ilham Aliyev made closing remarks at the meeting.
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