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On May 26, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the statue of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, which stands in the center of Ismayilli city.

Axar.az informs the President’s Press Service reported the news.

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On May 26, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the boarding-type “Talistan” Lyceum in the city of Ismayilli, initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

Nahid Baghirov, Head of the Ismayilli District Executive Authority, briefed the head of state on the facilities at the educational institution.

As part of the “New School for a Renewing Azerbaijan” program implemented by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, special attention is given to constructing new school buildings across many regions of the country that meet international standards, as well as equipping them with modern facilities. Significant efforts are also underway to majorly renovate several older school buildings.

The 1,296-seat lyceum was built under the “New School for a Renewing Azerbaijan” program. The four-story building consists of five blocks and includes 56 classrooms; chemistry, physics, and biology laboratories; computer science, technology, and pre-conscription training rooms for youth; a library; a 300-seat assembly hall; a sports hall; and a canteen.

After touring the “Talistan” Lyceum, the head of state was informed about socio-economic projects implemented in the district in recent years, including production facilities and recreation centers commissioned between 2020 and 2025. Nearly 400 jobs have been created at these facilities during this period.

President Ilham Aliyev was also briefed on the construction of a water production facility in the village of Tirjan in the district. The facility, with an annual production capacity of 25 million liters, will employ 80 people.

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On May 26, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the new production facility of “Azerbaijan Coca-Cola Bottlers” LLC in Ismayilli.

Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, Honorary Chairman of the Board of Türkiye’s “Anadolu Group” Tuncay Özilhan, and General Manager of “Azerbaijan Coca-Cola Bottlers” LLC Rena Mammadova briefed the head of state on the enterprise.

Located in the village of Topchu in the Ismayilli district, this facility occupies 15 hectares and has an annual production capacity of 165 million liters. The investment value of the project is AZN 80 million. The enterprise meets international quality and safety standards and provides permanent employment for over 100 local residents. This is the second production facility of “Coca-Cola Bottlers” LLC in Azerbaijan. The products manufactured at the new facility are primarily intended for the domestic market.

Under the investment incentive certificate provided by the Ministry of Economy, the enterprise has received a 50% exemption on profit and income taxes for seven years. Additionally, it is exempt from property and land taxes, VAT on the import of machinery, technological equipment, and devices, as well as customs duties. The Azerbaijan Business Development Fund allocated a preferential loan of 10 million manat to finance the project.

“Azerbaijan Coca-Cola Bottlers” LLC is committed to environmental protection and plans to supply part of its production energy from green sources, specifically solar panels.

The opening of this production facility in the Ismayilli district is significant for accelerating the region’s socio-economic development and realizing its industrial potential. The launch of the new enterprise stimulates production localization, technology transfer, and import substitution.

“Azerbaijan Coca-Cola Bottlers” LLC began production in Azerbaijan in 1996. To date, the company has invested $200 million in the Azerbaijani economy.