Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan's mine clearance experience could serve as model

Azerbaijanchr("39")s mine clearance experience may serve as an example for other countries, Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of Azerbaijan, Anar Guliyev, stated during a panel discussion within the 4th International Mine Action Conference themed "Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery: Setting Standards of Excellence for Safe Settlements," Olaylar informs.

Guliyev emphasized that mine clearance contributes not only to the safety of a specific area but also to the sustainable development of the entire region: "The future contribution of cleared lands is one of the most important aspects, as this issue forms the foundation of future generationschr("39") health."

The chairman highlighted the role of spatial planning, which determines where settlements should develop, how they should connect, and how infrastructure, public facilities, and economic zones should be integrated.

"This approach is further strengthened through cooperation with the UN-Habitat program. Land accessibility influences settlement structures, defines development priorities, and guides the sequence of land use," he said.