BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. President of
Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov has proposed considering the creation of
an international association of mountain cities, Trend reports.
The President made this initiative during a leaders' statement
at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku.
"Considering the particular relevance of mountain town
development, as well as our experience and expertise in this area,
we propose considering the creation of an international association
of mountain towns. We hope that the association will become a
platform for exchanging best practices and implementing joint
research projects aimed at the sustainable development of mountain
towns," said Zhaparov.
According to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek is ready to
host the association's headquarters.
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.
