BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Mikayil Jabbarov,
Minister of Economy, discussed economic cooperation with Samuel
Migal, Minister of Investment, Regional Development, and
Information of the Slovak Republic, on the sidelines of the World
Urban Forum (WUF13), Trend reports via the country's Ministry of
Economy.


At the meeting, it was emphasized that relations between
Azerbaijan and Slovakia are developing dynamically, and it was
noted that the expansion of economic cooperation has made a
significant contribution to strengthening the mutual partnership.
The parties reviewed the existing agenda for cooperation between
the two countries and noted the existence of broad opportunities
for further deepening economic ties.


The discussions focused particularly on promoting mutual
investment and expanding ties between economic entities. The
meeting included an exchange of views on cooperation in the fields
of industry, trade, energy, infrastructure, and regional
development.


The third day of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum
(WUF13) is underway in Baku.







On the first day, a ministerial meeting dedicated to the New
Urban Agenda, a roundtable of ministers, assemblies of women and
civil society, business sessions, and discussions on urban
well-being were held. A ceremony for raising the flags of the
United Nations and Azerbaijan also took place within the framework
of the forum.


The second day of the forum drew attention with the first-ever
Leaders Summit. High-level discussions on the global housing
crisis, urbanization policy, and urban resilience were held that
day. At the same time, the Mexico City pavilion was inaugurated
within the framework of WUF13. The pavilion was presented as an
important platform for expanding cooperation with the Latin
American region and preparing for WUF14.


WUF13, which has attracted more than 40,000 registered
participants from 182 countries, will continue until May 22. Held
under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and
communities,” the forum brings together governments, international
organizations, experts, and representatives of civil society to
strengthen global cooperation in the field of sustainable urban
development.