President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today visited Zagatala as part of his tour of the country`s northern-western region.
Emergency situations minister Kamaladdin Heydarov and head of Zagatala Executive Authorities Mubariz Ahmadzade informed the President of the redevelopment work in the region. They also highlighted what had been done to tackle consequences of a quake, which hit the region this May.
President Ilham Aliyev then opened Zagatala secondary school No 2. He cut the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of the 750-seat facility.
Built in 1952, the building was considerably damaged during the quake. The three-storied school was rebuilt in accordance with instructions of the Head of State.
The school has 45 classrooms, laboratories, a library, a 250-seat canteen, and teachers` rooms. It also has English language and computer rooms.
There are 700 pupils in the facility served by 110 teachers.
The President toured the school, and praised its conditions.

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