Karabakh Strategic Reconstruction Mission

As part of the Azerbaijan Urban Campaign (AUC2026), a joint initiative led by the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan in partnership with UN-Habitat in preparation for the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), a two-day business mission to Karabakh was successfully held on 30 April – 1 May 2026.

The mission was organized within the framework of the Construction and Infrastructure Working Group, established in 2022 through a joint initiative of GRATA International Azerbaijan and the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan).

The visit brought together private sector representatives, experts, and institutions to engage directly with ongoing reconstruction efforts and contribute to sustainable urban development in a post-conflict context.

The program included site visits to key locations across the region: Zengilan, Lachin, Shusha, Khankendi, Khojali, and Aghdam.

Participants had the opportunity to:

• explore large-scale reconstruction and infrastructure projects,
• engage with key stakeholders,
• identify potential investment opportunities,
• and experience the cultural heritage of the region. 

GRATA International was represented by Managing Partner and Head of the Working Group, Ms. Ummi Jalilova.

This initiative contributes to fostering collaboration between local and international stakeholders and strengthens the connection between national reconstruction efforts and the global urban development agenda under WUF13.