BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Housing isn't just
concrete and steel; it's human dignity, security, stability, and
hope, His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini said at the leaders'
summit within the framework of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in
Baku, Trend
reports.
He noted that billions of people worldwide face inadequate
housing, rapid urban growth, climate disasters, and poverty.
"A city's true resilience is measured not by the height of its
skyscrapers, but by its ability to protect and strengthen its
residents, especially the most vulnerable," the King
emphasized.
Mswati III stated that the Eswatini government is implementing
ambitious programs to ensure affordable housing, quality
infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.
According to him, the "Strategy 2030" program, launched in 2025,
is developed in alignment with the New Urban Agenda and the
Sustainable Development Goals.
The King added that stronger international cooperation is needed
to address the challenges of urbanization and climate change.
"We must increase investment in renewable energy, green
infrastructure, and climate-resilient housing," he said.
In conclusion to his speech, Mswati III thanked the government
and people of Azerbaijan for their hospitality and praised the
development of Baku.
