KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, October
23. The 6th social reform package is being
prepared in Azerbaijan, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of
Population Anar Aliyev said at an international forum titled
"SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance" in Khankendi
today, Trend’s
Karabakh bureau reports.


The minister remarked that holding the "SOCGOV 2026" forum in
Khankendi carries symbolic significance. According to him, the
event serves as an important platform for showcasing the new life
being established in the territories liberated from occupation, as
well as the "smart city" concept.


Aliyev pointed out that social payments have been significantly
increased within the framework of five social reform packages
implemented since 2018. The additional annual funding required to
carry out these reforms has amounted to 8 billion manat ($4.7
billion).


The minister mentioned that, following the instruction of
President of the Republic of the Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, a sixth
social reform package, which envisages further increases to social
payments, is currently being developed.







He also discussed efforts toward the digitalization of social
services. It was noted that more than 90% of the services provided
at DOST centers have been digitized. Currently, work is underway to
apply artificial intelligence in areas such as disability
assessment, employment services, the automation of administrative
processes, and the development of digital engagement with
citizens.


Anar Aliyev noted that several countries, including Moldova,
Uzbekistan, and Serbia, have shown interest in the DOST concept. He
stated that the social reforms implemented in recent years have
been recognized with over 300 international awards and
certificates, including the UN Public Service Award.


The minister emphasized the significance of the forum in terms
of identifying innovative solutions in the field of social
services, studying advanced international practices, and
establishing state-citizen relations on a more accessible, agile,
and transparent basis.