BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed to hold WUF15 in New
Tashkent, Trend
reports.
The President said this while speaking during the leaders'
adress at the WUF13 in Baku.
"I propose to hold the 15th session of the World Urban Forum in
New Tashkent in 2030, the main theme of which will be the role of
local communities in the sustainable development of cities. Dear
forum participants, I am confident that today's event will
contribute to the search for joint solutions to mutually beneficial
and promising issues," said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
He also noted that Uzbekistan is ready to hold an international
forum in Samarkand next year to discuss new approaches to financing
and investment in housing construction.
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.
