BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Libya advocates for
expanded international cooperation to address urban challenges,
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.
"Overcoming urban challenges requires strengthening
international partnerships, transferring knowledge and technology,
and providing fair and flexible financing mechanisms for developing
countries," he emphasized.
He added that this is necessary for more effective and equitable
implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the New
Urban Agenda.
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.
