President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the village of Mashanli in Jabrayil district, Azernews reports.

The head of state was briefed on the upcoming developments in the village based on its master plan.

By 2040, the designated area for development in the village would encompass 157.54 hectares. Over this period, plans entail the construction of 590 individual houses to accommodate 2,360 residents.

All necessary amenities to ensure the livelihoods of the village residents will be provided in the village. Plans include the establishment of administrative buildings, community clubs, sports and health facilities, medical centers, ceremonial houses, bazaar complex, as well as commercial, public catering, and small business facilities. Furthermore, according to the master plan, a secondary school building and two kindergartens are scheduled for construction in the village.

Aligned with the First State Program on the Great Return, the first phase of resettlement will cover 50 hectares of land, taking into consideration the living needs of the population to be settled in this area. This phase will see construction of 236 individual houses to accommodate 944 residents.

President Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the Mashanli village.