BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. The first meeting of
energy ministers from D8 member states will be held in Baku in two
weeks, said Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov, Trend reports.
Speaking at the “High-Level Energy and Urban Dialogue of D-8
Countries” held as part of the 13th Session of the World Urban
Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Shahbazov said the meeting would mark an
important step in regional energy cooperation.
According to the minister, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy will
present the charter of the D8 Climate and Energy Center, which will
be headquartered in Azerbaijan.
“This center will serve as a regional platform for sustainable
energy projects across D8 countries and will contribute to the
promotion of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other climate
initiatives,” Shahbazov said.
“Through integrated planning, we can accelerate the energy
transition and transform cities into more resilient, sustainable,
and livable spaces,” he added.
The minister also noted that the platform would support the
development of sustainable, inclusive, and energy-efficient cities,
strengthen cooperation among member states, and contribute to
sustainable urban development across the D8 region.
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is taking
place in Baku from May 17 to May 22 in cooperation between
UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan.
Held under the theme “Housing for All: Safe and Sustainable
Cities and Human Settlements,” the forum brings together
governments, communities, experts, and international partners to
exchange ideas, shape policy approaches, and accelerate solutions
for sustainable urban development.
The program also features practical and solution-oriented
platforms, as well as interactive meeting formats aimed at
facilitating high-level discussions and ensuring that global
policymaking is informed by local experience.
