GANJA, Azerbaijan, June 6. The European Union
(EU) has provided millions of euros in support for the development
projects of Ganja, Mariana Kujundzic, the EU Ambassador to
Azerbaijan, said during a meeting between ambassadors and the head
of the city’s executive power, held within the framework of the
“EuroVillage-2026” event, Trend reports.
The ambassador noted that the Nizami municipality of Ganja city
joined the Global Covenant of Mayors initiative back in 2022.
According to her, Ganja also became the first pilot city in
Azerbaijan to join the “Green Cities” program of the European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Mariana Kujundzic noted that the EBRD signed a 35-million-euro
loan agreement with the city of Ganja to support the implementation
of the “Ganja Water and Wastewater Priority Investment
Program.”
“In addition, a loan of more than 12 million euros was allocated
in 2022 within the framework of the Eastern Europe Energy
Efficiency and Environment Partnership. As a result, more than 80
percent of the existing street lighting infrastructure will be
updated,” the ambassador emphasized.
She added that the EU Delegation also provided grant support
worth 2.5 million euros for this loan.
At the end of her speech, the ambassador expressed her pleasure
at being in Ganja.
“I am glad that we had the opportunity to see this beautiful
city. For some of us, this is our first visit to Ganja, and the
city has become a real discovery for us. Thank you for hosting
‘EuroVillage,’ and I hope everyone will enjoy this day,” Mariana
Kujundzic said.
