Iran's Deputy Minister: We want no child in Iran to be left without shelter

Within the framework of the World Urban Forum (World Urban Forum 13) taking place in Baku, at the ministerial meeting on the New Urban Agenda, the Iranian side presented the reconstruction of war-affected regions as a key priority of the country's urban development policy.

As reported by BAKU.WS, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development of Iran Gholamreza Kazemian Shirvan stated that the government's main task at the moment is to accelerate the restoration of housing infrastructure in destroyed areas and create a safe environment for the population.

According to him, within the framework of ongoing programs, large-scale work is being carried out not only on the construction of resilient housing but also on the renovation of energy supply, water infrastructure, and transportation networks.

The deputy minister emphasized that in the post-conflict period, the reconstruction process has already come to the forefront, surpassing other urban development projects in the country.

"Our main goal is to ensure that people return to normal life. We want no child in Iran to be left without shelter," he stated.

At the conclusion of his speech, Gholamreza Kazemian Shirvan addressed the delegates of the UN-Habitat platform, emphasizing the importance of ensuring world peace and the well-being of children.