BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 7. Azerbaijan and the
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) discussed
preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), Minister of
Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev wrote on his X
account, Trend
reports.
“A meeting was held with UN-HABITAT Executive Director
Anaclaudia Rossbach on the sidelines of the International Transport
Forum summit. During the meeting, we discussed the developing
partnership between Azerbaijan and UN-HABITAT, as well as
strengthening cooperation in the areas of urban development and
climate change, particularly in the context of the ministerial
meeting jointly organized as part of COP29," the post states.
According to the information, an exchange of views also took
place on the preparatory work for WUF 13, which will be held in
Baku, and its contribution to the global urban agenda.
“Information was presented on transformation programs being
implemented in Azerbaijan in the areas of urban planning and
transportation, including efforts to develop sustainable mobility,
digital city management, expand public transportation, and create
an inclusive urban environment,” the information states.
