On September 19, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev participated in the inauguration of Flag Square in Shusha.
Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Shusha district, briefed the head of state on the completed work.
The reconstruction of Flag Square began in May 2024, with the design developed by the Baku State Design Institute based on a concept from Chapman Taylor.
The square, which features an amphitheater, spans 9,190 square meters, with 3,693 square meters designated as green spaces. The flagpole stands at a height of 11.7 meters.
Future plans for the area include the construction of a Victory Museum, a multifunctional concert and performance hall, and a shopping center, all in accordance with the Master Plan of the city of Shusha.
President Ilham Aliyev thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for sharing his remarks from the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, according to a post on the Azerbaijani President’s social media accounts.
The post reads:
“Mr. President,
Thank you for sharing my remarks...
16 July 2026, 19:17
Dear Mr. President,
My dear Brother,
I honor with deep respect the cherished memory of all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defense of their homeland during the thwarting of the coup attempt in the Republic of Türkiye on July 15, 2016, and express my...
15 July 2026, 10:30Statement by President Ilham Aliyev
- Dear Mr. President,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Mr. President, first of all, I would like to once again welcome you to Azerbaijan and to Garabagh.
I am pleased that Azerbaijan–Slovakia relations are developing successfully. Our...
14 July 2026, 20:28
