As part of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Summit, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, accompanied by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, visited the Imaret historical and architectural complex in the city of Aghdam.
Heads of delegations from other ECO member states also visited the site.
Aghdam is located in the western part of Azerbaijan in the Karabakh region. Since 2021, the city has undergone large-scale reconstruction, with new schools, kindergartens, residential buildings and government facilities being developed.
The Imaret complex contains the palace and mausoleum of Panah Ali Khan, founder of the Karabakh Khanate. In 2024, the site reopened following restoration and archaeological work.
The complex also features a Karabakh horse park and an interactive museum.
The leaders were introduced to the facilities and ongoing development projects at the site. They attended a cultural performance titled Zafar (Victory) featuring Karabakh horses, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region.
The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened on July 3–4, 2025, in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, bringing together heads of state and government from the ten member countries to chart a new course for regional integration.
Under the theme New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future, the summit focused on enhancing trade, transport connectivity, and energy cooperation across Central and South Asia. The event marked a symbolic moment, as it was held in the Karabakh region—underscoring Azerbaijan’s efforts to showcase post-conflict reconstruction and regional leadership.
Kursiv also reports that President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev have visited the Businesstex JV textile factory in Khankendi.
