BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Cities are an
expression of national identity, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli
Kobakhidze said at the leaders' summit within the framework of the
World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.
According to him, people's well-being is at the core of our
urban development and housing policies in Georgia.
''For many years, Georgia has been working to eliminate the
humanitarian consequences of war and occupation and has implemented
measures to provide housing and social security for internally
displaced persons from the occupied territories,'' he noted.
Georgian PM emphasized that as part of our long-term strategy,
the country continues to create new residential areas and provide
apartments to affected families. The goal is to ensure decent
living conditions and social inclusion.
''Our policy places special emphasis on supporting young
families, environmental migrants, and residents of mountainous
areas. We strive to improve housing affordability and create equal
development opportunities in all regions of Georgia through
targeted state programs and innovative financial mechanisms. Our
initiatives are built on the principle of a commitment to
preserving traditional Georgian architectural heritage. We believe
that modernization should not come at the expense of history,"
stated the Prime Minister of Georgia.
By integrating elements of traditional architecture with modern
urban planning, we simultaneously preserve our cultural security
and create cities that respect the past and serve the future. At
the same time, reducing the disparities between rural and urban
areas remains a key priority of our sustainable development policy.
In close cooperation with the UN and international partners, the
government is working to ensure more balanced and inclusive
development in all regions of the country," Georgian PM
stressed.
