BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Azerbaijan’s vision
extends beyond traditional transport infrastructure, as we are also
working on cutting-edge fiber-optic connectivity projects,
including green energy corridors, renewable energy transmission
systems, energy storage infrastructure, and the “Digital Silk Road”
initiative, the country's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said,
Trend reports.
He made the announcement at the event “Cities at the Heart of
Connectivity: Urban Reconstruction and Regional Cooperation,” held
in Baku as part of WUF13.
According to the minister, the goal is to create a new
telecommunications corridor between Europe and Asia:
“I believe that the relevant ministers and other colleagues will
provide more detailed information about these projects in their
speeches.”
In conclusion, Jeyhun Bayramov noted that Azerbaijan will
continue to develop dialogue, partnership, and practical
cooperation that will make cities hubs of sustainable connectivity,
economic development, sustainable development, and regional
cooperation.
“We believe that through close cross-border cooperation,
appropriate policy frameworks, and comprehensive urban planning,
cities can become not only centers of trade and development, but
also key platforms for peace, sustainable development, and
universal prosperity,” he concluded his speech at the special
session.
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.
