BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5. A meeting was held
between Rashad Ismayilov, Minister of Ecology and Natural
Resources, and a delegation led by David Songulashvili, Georgia’s
Minister of Environment and Agriculture, Trend reports via the Ministry of Ecology.
Meanwhile, it was noted that during the meeting, current issues
of cooperation in the field of environmental protection between the
two countries and future prospects were discussed.
At the same time, the delegation was briefed on preparations for
the upcoming 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) and
World Environment Day (WED) to be held in the country.
Azerbaijan will host the 13th session of the World Urban Forum
(WUF13) from May 17–22, 2026, alongside World Environment Day,
focusing on the theme "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities
and Communities". This UN-Habitat event aims to tackle the global
housing crisis, highlighting that nearly 3 billion people face
inadequate housing, while driving action on sustainable, inclusive
urban development and climate adaptation.
