BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Baku, located at the
crossroads of the ancient Silk Road and a 'city of the future' on
the shores of the Caspian Sea, has become a platform for discussion
of the global housing crisis and sustainable urban development,
Malaysian Minister of Housing and Local Government and current
President of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
(UN-Habitat) Assembly Nga Kor Ming said at the opening ceremony of
WUF13 in Baku, Trend reports.
"It's a great honor for me to address you in the historic city
of Baku – at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road and in the
city of the future on the shores of the Caspian Sea. I would like
to express my sincere gratitude to the government and people of
Azerbaijan for their exceptional hospitality and foresight," he
said.
He emphasized that the global urban agenda is more relevant
today than ever as a foundation for multilateral cooperation.
The minister also noted that WUF13 brought together
representatives from different countries to jointly seek solutions
to common urban challenges.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 through 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.
