BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Representatives of
Bulgarian municipalities are satisfied with their participation in
the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) and highly praise
the level of its organization, the Mayor of the Bulgarian city of
Krumovgrad, Sebihan Mehmed, told Trend on the sidelines of WUF13.
She noted that the primary goal of the visit is to study the
experience of various cities and exchange best practices for
potential application in the work of local authorities.
"The participation of the Bulgarian side takes place within the
framework of the country's association of municipalities and does
not involve political negotiations or the signing of official
high-level agreements," she said.
At the same time, Mehmed emphasized the importance of developing
cooperation between countries and cities, as well as strengthening
friendly ties and mutual understanding at the local and
international levels.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 to 22 within the
framework of cooperation between the UN-Habitat program and the
Government of Azerbaijan.
The event's program brings together various stakeholders and
representatives of like-minded groups to discuss one of the most
pressing global challenges – the issue of housing provision.
Dedicated to the theme "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient
Cities and Communities," WUF13 gathers national governments from
around the world, as well as communities, professionals, and
partners to exchange views, shape policy approaches, and accelerate
action toward solutions in sustainable urban development.
The program provides an opportunity for high-level discussions
through practical, solution-oriented platforms and interactive
meeting formats, ensuring that global policy is anchored in local
experience.
