MES Baku Regional Center held event dedicated to "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture"

In accordance with the relevant Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, declaring 2026 the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture” in our country, the Baku Regional Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations held an event on the topic “Safe and aesthetic city model – a modern urban planning perspective”.

The event, held at the Azerdovletlayihe State Main Designing Institute of the State Agency for Control over Safety in Construction of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, was attended by responsible employees of relevant bodies of the MES, representatives of the MES Academy, the University of Architecture and Construction, as well as the Azerbaijan Union of Architects.

Opening the event with an introductory speech, the Head of the Regional Center, Colonel Elnur Maharramov, noted the importance of declaring 2026 the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture" in our country and spoke about the relevant issues ahead regarding the implementation of the respective provisions of the approved action plan.

During the event, the speakers highlighted the relevant measures taken in our country within the framework of the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture" of 2026, and the importance of forming a healthy and sustainable environment related to urban planning and architecture.

Safety standards in construction, ensuring environmental safety during the planned development of settlements, and steps taken to protect the environment and prevent damage to people's lives, health, and property were discussed at the event.

Questions were answered and views were exchanged on the issues discussed during the event.

A video clip was shown at the end of the event.