BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. The 13th session of
the World Urban Forum (WUF13) became a venue for developing a
shared vision for the future of cities, Chairman of the State
Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of Azerbaijan,
National Coordinator of WUF13, Anar Guliyev, said at the WUF13
Leaders' Summit in Baku, Trend reports.
"The forum is an important platform for advancing global urban
policy, strengthening partnerships, and implementing the new urban
agenda and the sustainable development goals," he said.
According to him, hosting the forum in Baku reflects
Azerbaijan's commitment to sustainable urban development, the
restoration and urbanization of cities and communities, and
strengthening international cooperation through dialogue and
partnerships.
Guliyev noted that WUF13 is taking place at a time when cities
are at the center of global challenges such as climate change,
housing affordability, migration, infrastructure resilience, and
social cohesion.
"This forum marks a historic event: for the first time, a
special leaders' session at the level of heads of state and
government has been organized within the framework of the World
Urban Forum at the initiative of Azerbaijan.
The leaders' session provides a unique opportunity to formulate
a shared vision for the future of cities and reaffirm a global
commitment to implementing the new urban agenda," he added.
