BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Preparations are
entering the final stage at the Baku Olympic Stadium ahead of the
United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), said Anar Guliyev,
chairman of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture,
Trend
reports.
Speaking at a briefing during the XIII Global Baku Forum,
Guliyev emphasized that preparations for the venue are progressing
at a steady pace.
“The Olympic Stadium, as the host of this major event, will
provide seamless logistics, uninterrupted operations, and
high-level hospitality for all participants. Construction is in the
final phase.
The forum will feature over 40 main sessions, 350 parallel
events, and the “Urban Expo” exhibition. According to Guliyev, the
expo is designed not just as an exhibition space but as a hub for
dialogue, partnerships, and practical collaboration. Startups and
innovators from around the world will showcase proven solutions in
urban housing development.
The forum aims to bring together heads of state and government,
enabling cities to be discussed as strategic global priorities
requiring high-level leadership. Inspired by the COP29 Ministerial
Meeting, WUF13 will provide a platform for direct dialogue among
ministers, mayors, and experts, fostering practical solutions and
tangible results,” he added.
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