BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 1. A panel session on the
topic "Media agenda in the Year of Urban Planning and Architecture"
has been held within the framework of the 3rd Forum on the "Public
processes in the media sphere" held in Baku, organized by the Media
Development Agency of Azerbaijan, Trend reports.


Speaking at the panel session, Head of Department of the Baku
City Executive Power, Matin Huseynov, highlighted the development
and construction activities in Baku in recent years. According to
him, over the past 20 years, numerous new parks have been built,
and existing green areas have been fundamentally reconstructed and
made available to residents and city guests.


"In particular, the creation of inter-neighborhood parks has
significantly expanded recreational opportunities in the urban
environment. In this regard, examples such as the Botanical Garden,
the Winter Park, and the park near the Ganjlik metro station can be
noted. The installation of modern children's entertainment and
sports equipment in the parks has had a positive impact on the
quality of city life.


At the same time, the reconstruction project carried out some
time ago in the Khagani Garden area has been successfully
completed, and the area has been completely opened to pedestrians.
In addition, the improvement and restoration works carried out in
settlements such as Bibiheybat, Ramana, and Balakhani have been
carried out in accordance with their historical and architectural
style," the official said.


He noted that Baku is developing as a modern city today, while
preserving its historical image and architectural traditions.


General Manager for Content and Media Relations of WUF13
Azerbaijan Operating Company, Eldar Rasulov, stated that more than
800 media representatives have already registered to participate in
WUF13. According to him, both local and foreign media are
interested in participating in the event.


"Within the framework of this event, we will try to look at the
urban planning traditions of countries around the world and apply
them in our own," he added.


Senior Advisor to the International and Public Relations Sector
of the State Service for the Protection, Development and
Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture,
Fariz Huseynli, spoke about monitoring historical monuments in the
liberated territories. According to him, monitoring of 575
monuments in the liberated territories has been completed.







"As many as 68 monuments were razed to the ground, and 114
monuments were seriously damaged. The damage to historical
monuments has also been calculated. It turned out that 434
monuments suffered damage worth a total of 700 million manat
($411.7 million).


An expert council has been set up to include more than 1,400
monuments that are not included in the state registration in the
country. Relevant opinions have already been collected on 761
monuments," he explained.


While answering questions, he also clarified the discussions
regarding the fate of historical monuments in Bayir Shahar.
According to Fariz Huseynli, measures are being taken to protect 73
monuments in Bayir Shahar.


"In the coming days, measures are being taken to include 33
monuments in the register. There will be a total of 106 monuments
in that area. Relevant agencies are monitoring their protection.
All historical monuments in the area will be protected," he
said.


The panel session continued with discussions.


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