A media tour was organised to small businesses established under the self-employment programme in Jabrayil District by the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population.

Participants of the media tour were informed about active employment programmes implemented for residents resettled in the territories liberated from occupation.

It was reported that, within the framework of these measures, employment has already been provided to nearly 12,000 of these residents. Of them, small family businesses have been established for 1,051 people under the self-employment programme.

Another 598 citizens who have returned to their native lands have been involved in vocational training courses in occupations that meet the requirements of the labour market.

Media representatives visited the small businesses established for Jabrayil District residents Atraba Mirkishiyeva, Elbrus Jafarli, Ilham Hamidov and Bayram Aliyev through the provision of equipment under the self-employment programme.

Using the assets provided under the programme, small family businesses were established for A. Mirkishiyeva in the production of flour products, for E. Jafarli in men’s barbering, for I. Hamidov in a butcher shop, and for B. Aliyev in vehicle tyre retreading and repair services.

The programme participants noted that they were proud to work in their native lands and that they constantly felt the state’s support. They expressed their gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the support provided to establish their businesses.

It should be noted that 2,147 residents resettled in Jabrayil District have been involved in employment measures. Of them, small family businesses have been established for 93 people under the self-employment programme.