BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 4. The "Additional
Agreement between the Government of Azerbaijan and the United
Nations on organizational measures and financial issues in
connection with the 13th session of the World Urban Forum to be
held in Baku in 2026" has been approved, Trend reports.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed the
relevant law.
The agreement was signed in Geneva on January 15, 2026.
Under the document, the venue of the event has been designated
as the Baku Olympic Stadium, with the forum scheduled to take place
on May 17-22, 2026.
The agreement regulates the requirements for security measures
during the event, force majeure, the scope of individuals and
representatives for participation, financial arrangements and
obligations, additional costs to be incurred, bank accounts to be
used, currency type, issues related to UN-Habitat commitments,
venues, accommodation, supplies, services, exhibition,
telecommunications, local staff, confidentiality, and other
important issues.
The final provisions of the agreement regulate the internal
procedures necessary for its entry into force, entry into force,
etc. issues.
The annexes to the agreement are an integral part of it, and
these annexes regulate issues such as space, fire, food,
emergencies, communications, etc.
