Aghdam, May 3, AZERTAC A special conference on the theme “Impact of landmines, improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordinances on cultural property” has been held at the Aghdam Conference Center as part of the 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. The conference was moderated by Azerbaijan’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Elman Abdullayev.Addressing the meeting, Deputy Special Representative of the President in Aghdam, Fuzuli and Khojavand districts Bashir Hajiyev highlighted the ongoing demining works in the liberated territories, as well as construction of new and modern cities, and restoration of cultural monuments. "The construction of 719 houses in Khidirli village, 203 in Sarijali village, and 292 in Kangarli village of Aghdam is expected to be completed by the end of 2026," he said.Speaking at the event, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Culture Farid Jafarov noted that the occupying forces had not left a single building in the city: "Following the war, the mine explosions continue to impede the restoration of cultural sites," he underlined. Noting that Azerbaijan has an ancient history, Chairman of Maltese National Commission for UNESCO Raymond Bondin described the destruction of cultural samples in the Karabakh region as a crime against humanity.Other speakers at the session included UNDPI specialist Qadeem Tarig, Webber Ndoro, Director of the Islamic World Heritage Center, Ramil Azizov, and Head of Department of the Azerbaijan's Mine Action Agency (ANAMA).