The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his spouse met the distinguished guests.

The city was named to honor the great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Muhammad Fuzuli.

Until the nineties of the last century, industry and agriculture developed in Fuzuli district. There were libraries, houses of culture, clubs, museums, theaters, parks, and other cultural facilities.

In 2020, large-scale restoration work began in Fuzuli district and the city of the same name. An international airport and a modern residential complex have already been built in the city. Residential buildings and medical, educational institutions are being built. The restoration of Fuzuli is planned to be completed by 2026.