Azerbaijan Unveils Ambitious Plans For New Tourism Zone In Kalbajar

RunWithRugs · 2026-02-28T01:38:06+00:00

Azerbaijan is establishing special tourism zones in liberated areas like Kalbajar, focusing on health certifications and promoting gastrotourism in Khojavend. The aim is to enhance the country's tourism and showcase its culinary heritage.

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2026-02-28 01:38:06

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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ** BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 27.** Documents related to the establishment of special tourism zones in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, particularly the creation of a tourism zone in Kalbajar, have been submitted to the Presidential Administration, said Azada Huseynova, Deputy Chair of the State Tourism Agency, Trend reports.

Speaking during a public hearing at the parliamentary Committee on Labor and Social Policy on the topic“Current State and Development Prospects of Tourism in Azerbaijan,” Huseynova noted that assessments are also being carried out in Lachin and other areas.

She added that proposals have been submitted to the Ministry of Health regarding the certification of sanatoriums and medical treatment centers, and that concept documents have been prepared to launch the initial phase of certification.

In addition, projects are being developed to promote gastrotourism in Khojavend’s Tugh village.

“The creation of a culinary center is planned there. One of our key objectives in developing gastrotourism is to promote the country’s cuisine, as Azerbaijan’s rich culinary heritage is one of the distinctive elements that sets it apart in the region. We are working in several directions to achieve this, including cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Education to introduce a gastronomy specialization at the higher education level,” she said.

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