Over half of liberated territories to become green zones, says Anar Guliyev

More than half of Azerbaijan's liberated territories will be a green zone, Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture, said at the ministerial roundtable held within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Report informs.

"The projects implemented in Karabakh and East Zangazur are being carried out in accordance with sustainable development principles. More than half of the region's territory has been designated as a green zone. Within the framework of the projects, renewable energy, ecological approaches, and modern urbanization principles are among the main priorities," he noted.

According to the chairman, approximately $14.7 billion have been invested in infrastructure and housing projects in Karabakh and East Zangazur over the past 5 years: "This amount is expected to reach $18 billion by 2028. The projects encompass smart infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainable land use, and digital management systems."