President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of Yeni Dashkand-Umudalilar highway in Barda after renovation.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azerbaijan Highway State Agency Saleh Mammadov informed President Ilham Aliyev of the technical indicators of the road, which links 17 settlements with a total population of 15,000 people. The 25km-long road is 6 meters in width.
The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of the highway.
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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed Barda Mausoleum and Torpaggala Complex after reconstruction.
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President Ilham Aliyev viewed Barda farmer Musa Guliyev`s cotton plantation
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed farmer Musa Guliyev`s 20-hectare cotton plantation in Jayirli village, Barda region.
The head of state was informed that Musa Guliyev has been engaged in cotton growing for three years. The harvest from the plantation was 40.5 tons of cotton or 27 centners per a hectare last year. The farmer aims to increase the volume of harvest to 35 centners per a hectare. The farm employs 25 people.
The president met with cotton growers. Local cotton grower Sadagat Aghayeva thanked President Ilham Aliyev for care and attention.
The head of state made a speech at the meeting.
The president then viewed the agricultural machinery used in cotton growing.
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The head of state put flowers at a statue of national leader Heydar Aliyev in the center of the city of Barda.
Head of Barda Executive Authority Vidadi Isayev informed the head of state of the redevelopment and construction work carried out in the region.
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