
A visit was also made to one of the small businesses established in Shusha under the Self-Employment Program.
Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Anar Aliyev held a public reception in Shusha for residents of the Shusha and Khojavend districts.
Prior to the reception, Minister Anar Aliyev visited the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, laid flowers in front of it, and paid tribute to his cherished memory.
During the reception, citizens raised issues related to employment, disability, pensions, and other matters. Among those who attended were family members of martyrs and war veterans.
Each application was reviewed individually, and appropriate measures were taken based on the findings. Explanations were provided in accordance with the legislation in response to inquiries seeking information. Citizens were registered for participation in active employment programs, including the Self-Employment Program, based on their applications.
Minister Anar Aliyev also visited a small business established for Kamil Babak oglu Zeynalov, a resident of Shusha, under the Self-Employment Program.
With the program’s support, a small business in the “Mobile Coffee Houses” category was established for Kamil Zeynalov, and the necessary business assets were provided. He expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the support provided to enable unemployed people and job seekers to access small business opportunities and establish their own businesses.
It should be noted that, to date, small businesses have been established for 27 people in Shusha under the Self-Employment Program.
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