BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22. The successful
implementation of the New Urban Agenda isn't only a matter of
policy, but also of building trust, developing democratic
governance, and strengthening multilateral cooperation, Mayor of
Banjul, Gambia, President of REFELA Africa, Rohey Malick Lowe, said
at the closing ceremony of the 13th session of the UN World Urban
Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.
According to her, the global community today more clearly
understands that the future of cities and communities depends on
joint action and cooperation.
Lowe noted that the consultations held under the leadership of
Poland and Malawi on the review and assessment of the New Urban
Agenda are of great importance.
"We welcome the continued support for these processes and
express our readiness to contribute constructively to global
initiatives because this isn't just about politics. This is a
matter of building trust, strengthening democratic governance, and
developing multilateral cooperation in the 21st century," she
stressed.
At the end of her speech, Lowe thanked the organizers and
participants of the forum on behalf of local and regional
authorities.
"Once again, on behalf of local and regional authorities, I
thank everyone, and I wish all participants a safe journey and a
successful return," she added.
