The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works has fulfilled all its obligations in the case of the ownership of "Vrana" park, and instructions have been provided for the transfer of ownership to the regional governor. The ministry has fulfilled this and has assigned the regional governor of Sofia to take action to accept ownership of the park. This became clear after a meeting of Ivan Takov, chairman of the BSP - Sofia, the group of the Local Coalition "BSP for Bulgaria" in the SOS and deputy chairman of the BSP and the MP from "BSP - United Left" Atanas Atanasov with the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov.
During the meeting, a clear position was expressed that the state, represented by the regional governor, must immediately assume responsibility for the maintenance and opening of the park, which represents a valuable green resource and cultural and historical heritage for the residents of Sofia and all Bulgarians.
"Sofia needs more accessible green spaces, not closed parks, said Ivan Takov. - We will not allow "Vrana" park to become a victim of institutional ambiguity. Citizens must have full access to this place, and we call for rapid coordination between all institutions to open the park and ensure its maintenance.".
The People's Representative from "BSP - United Left" Atanas Atanasov emphasized: "We have always defended the principle that the public interest must be above all else. We will insist on quick action and a clear commitment from the state to maintain the "Vrana" park. According to him, the socialists will also want a meeting with the Regional Governor on the topic.
Atanasov also added that the communication with the Ministry of Regional Development on the topic was open and constructive. "The goodwill and professional approach of Minister Ivanov and his team show that the state is ready to act responsibly. Now it is the turn of the regional governor to assume his part of the obligations - without further delay and without allowing the park to remain hostage to institutional inaction," Atanasov added.