Large-scale reconstruction in Azerbaijan’s Jabrayil district is transforming the once-occupied region, with hundreds of families now returning to their ancestral homeland.

Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a special commentator for News.Az, is the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

In accordance with the agreement reached between Azerbaijan and Iran, the construction of a bridge across the Araz River continues, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov told journalists on Thursday.

Iran and Armenia are advancing discussions on the technical details for the construction of a second bridge over the Araz River, according to the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, News.Az reports.

The 53rd Joint Commission of Azerbaijan and Iran on the use of Araz river water and energy resources has met in Tabriz, the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency has said.

Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a special commentator for News.Az.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday held a meeting with Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi at the state border between the two countries, News.Az reports.

Armenia and Iran are set to establish a joint working group on the construction of the second bridge on the Araz River, News.Az reports citing Armenian media.