BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 11. A presentation of
Baku metropolis has been held in San Francisco de Campeche, Mexico,
Development stories.
The presentation happened through the Basic Meeting of
Mayors of Mexican Cities included within the UNESCO World Heritage
Record, the primary physique of the Nationwide Affiliation of World Heritage
Cities of Mexico.
The occasion was attended by the President of the Nationwide
Affiliation of World Heritage Cities, Mayor of Guanajuato
Municipality Samantha Smith, Director Basic of the Affiliation
Jorge Ortega, Mayor of Campeche Municipality Bibi Rabelo, as effectively
as representatives of municipal leaders of a lot of Mexican
cities, scientific circles, and the diplomatic corps.
The Azerbaijani aspect was invited to take part within the occasion as
an honorary visitor, based mostly on the nation’s wealthy expertise in
preserving the traditional face of Baku and fashionable improvement of the
metropolis. Throughout the framework of the occasion, video addresses have been made
by the Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Seymur Fataliyev, and the Chairman
of the Board of Administrators of the Icherisheher State Historic and
Architectural Reserve, Rufat Mahmud.
In his speech, Fataliyev depicted Azerbaijan as one of many
oldest facilities of civilization of mankind, the richness of its
cities, and the intense examples of its cultural heritage. He
emphasised that beneath the management of the President of
Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, the nation pays particular consideration to
preserving and passing on the wealthy historic and cultural heritage
of the nation to future generations, and that 2026 has been
declared the “12 months of City Planning and Structure” in our
nation. Fataliyev known as the inclusion of Icherisheher, Maiden
Tower, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs within the UNESCO World
Heritage Record in 2000 a fantastic historic occasion when it comes to
confirming the worldwide significance of this monument.
The speech talked about improvements within the discipline of city
improvement in latest many years and new monumental complexes inbuilt
Baku. Fataliyev stated that following the twenty ninth Convention of the
Events (COP) to the UN Framework Conference on Local weather Change held
in November 2024, one other prestigious UN occasion – the thirteenth Session
of the World City Discussion board (WUF13) – can be held within the Azerbaijani
capital on Might 17-22, 2026. This occasion is a useful platform
for Azerbaijan to strengthen the nation’s place on the worldwide
city planning agenda, in addition to to advertise sustainable and “sensible
city planning fashions” within the area.
In his speech, Mahmud briefed the contributors on the historic
and cultural significance of Icherisheher, the administration of residing
in a historic city surroundings, and the challenges confronted on this
course of. He famous that Icherisheher is not only a static monument,
however is a residing legend that mixes the preservation of historic
heritage and fashionable city life. The inclusion of Icherisheher,
Maiden Tower, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs Complicated, which
mirror the medieval city ensemble within the Caucasus area and the
historic improvement levels of regional and native architectural
traditions, on the UNESCO World Heritage Record is an indicator of
its common worth.
Mahmud stated that within the strategy of defending Icherisheher, it is
crucial to realize a stability between safety and improvement.
The primary precedence areas on this space are the restoration of
historic heritage, its integration into city life, sustainable
tourism, improvement of city infrastructure, accessible and
inclusive surroundings, digital presentation of heritage, and
growing the mobility of transport methods. Mahmud stated that
Icherisheher is lively in worldwide cooperation, which is
carried out by means of initiatives within the discipline of knowledgeable change and
strengthening institutional capability. On this regard, Icherisheher
is taken with cooperation with Mexican cities dealing with the identical
duties.
Throughout the shows, photographs reflecting the traditional and
fashionable face of Baku have been displayed. Each shows have been met
with nice curiosity by the contributors.
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