In a specialized meeting aimed at examining the challenges related to the heritage zones of historical sites, the representative of the people of North Khorasan in the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the director general of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts of the province engaged in dialogue. This meeting was held in response to the concerns of the people, especially regarding the existing legal obstacles to the preservation and maintenance of historical and cultural sites.
Need for Reforming Heritage Regulations
In this session, the representative of the people of North Khorasan emphasized the necessity of reforming the regulations and laws related to heritage zones and stated that these reforms could untie the knots in the way of protecting historical sites. He pointed out that many obstacles, especially for local owners and beneficiaries, have created problems and called for serious attention to this issue.
The director general of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts of the province also emphasized the importance of historical and cultural sites, referred to the existing challenges, and said: "We must work with the cooperation of parliament representatives and other relevant institutions to provide legal solutions to facilitate conditions for the people."
Practical Steps to Remove Obstacles
Furthermore, both parties agreed on the necessity of creating a suitable legal framework to support the owners of historical sites and prevent the destruction and neglect of these heritages. The member of parliament pointed out that many people refrain from taking action due to the fear of strict heritage laws and stressed that the laws should be reformed in a way that protects both the interests of the people and the historical values.
This meeting reflects the serious determination of officials to confront the challenges of heritage zones in North Khorasan. Ultimately, it is hoped that with inter-agency effort and cooperation, the existing problems in this area will soon be resolved, allowing people to benefit from their historical sites effectively.
