On September 15, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited a 13-hectare mulberry orchard established in Dashbulag village of the Khojaly district.
The head of state was briefed on the developments.
A total of 130,000 mulberry saplings, imported from the People’s Republic of China, have been planted in the orchard, and a drip irrigation system has been installed.
The production of mulberry leaves is projected to reach 100 tons in 2026 and 500 tons by 2030. Cocoon production is forecast at 60 tons over the next five years, starting from 2026. In October-November this year, plans include the installation of a drip irrigation system on an additional 150 hectares, the planting of about 1.5 million mulberry saplings, the establishment of a mulberry orchard based on a cluster model, the construction of silkworm breeding facilities in the surrounding area, the production of fresh cocoons, and their processing. The project has created permanent employment for 25 people, with an additional 750 individuals to be engaged in seasonal work.
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
