BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. At the 13th session
of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Kyrgyzstan presented several
major projects in the fields of urban development, tourism, and
infrastructure currently being implemented in various regions of
the country, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing
and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdan Oruntaev told
Trend on the
sidelines of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in
Baku.
According to him, the Kyrgyz pavilion features projects being
implemented in the Issyk-Kul region, Bishkek, and other settlements
across the country.
“The projects are mainly located in the Tamchy Free Economic
Zone. This will provide a new impetus for the development of our
republic’s tourism sector,” emphasized N. Oruntayev.
The minister added that Kyrgyzstan is also actively implementing
major projects in the field of winter tourism.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 through 22 as part of
a collaboration between the UN-Habitat program and the Azerbaijan
government.
The event’s program brings together various stakeholders and
representatives of like-minded groups to discuss one of the world’s
most pressing challenges—the issue of housing.
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.
