BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Housing development
remains one of the priority areas of state policy in Kyrgyzstan,
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov said during a leaders'
summit at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in
Baku, Trend
reports.
"Providing affordable, safe, and high-quality housing is one of
the key challenges of the modern world. In the context of rapid
urbanization, cities bear the primary responsibility for creating
decent living conditions for their citizens," he said.
The President noted that in 2025, more than 1.8 million square
meters of housing were commissioned in Kyrgyzstan, and investment
in the sector reached nearly $2 billion.
He also informed that since 2021, more than 9,000 families have
received housing under the state housing policy, and in 2025, more
than 4,600 families received the keys to new apartments.
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.
