BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. We express our
sincere gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev and the friendly people
of Azerbaijan for hosting the 13th session of the World Urban Forum
in Baku, Mohamed Younis al-Menfi, President of the Presidential
Council of the State of Libya, said at the leaders' summit within
the framework of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.
''Baku is an example of a combination of historical heritage and
modern urban planning,'' he added.
"We express our sincere gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev and
the friendly people of Azerbaijan for hosting the 13th session of
the World Urban Forum in Baku, a city that represents a model of
interaction between authenticity and modernization," he
stressed.
According to al-Menfi, Baku is also an example of harmony
between historical heritage and a modern vision of urban
development.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 through 22 within the
framework of cooperation between the UN-Habitat program and the
Azerbaijani Government.
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.
