BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. This forum, organized
by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), is an
important platform for sharing experiences and developing a shared
vision for building safer, more inclusive communities, Georgian
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at the Leaders' Summit held
within the framework of the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban
Forum (WUF13), Trend reports.
The Prime Minister of Georgia noted that today cities are at the
center of all global challenges, such as climate resilience,
housing security, sustainable development, and social
solidarity.
"How we plan, develop, and protect cities will determine the
stability, prosperity, and sustainability of our societies for
future generations," he explained.
Kobakhidze stressed that, along with the strong economic growth
observed in Georgia in recent years, balanced regional development
and modern urban planning have become key priorities of this
country's national policy.
"Our goal is not only to expand infrastructure and improve the
quality of life, but also to ensure that development is
sustainable, balanced between regions, and in line with the needs
of citizens.
With the support of our international partners, Georgia is
currently advancing the national spatial development concept. This
important document forms the basis of housing and urban planning
policy and serves to ensure balanced and sustainable development in
all regions of the country.
"For the effective implementation of these reforms,
institutional coordination has been strengthened through a
specialized agency within the central government system. This
mechanism supports long-term planning and ensures that urban
transformation is implemented on the basis of strategic vision,
sustainability, and effective management," he added.
