BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 16. The delegation
led by the Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and
Architecture, National Coordinator of the 13th World Urbanization
Forum (WUF13), Anar Guliyev, is participating in the 35th
High-Level Meeting of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center,
dedicated to the theme "Reshaping multilateralism in an era of
fragmentation and transformation", in Geneva, the committee told
Trend.
At the meeting, Guliyev stated that multilateralism is the most
effective approach to overcoming global challenges that no country
can solve alone - such as climate change, rapid urbanization,
inequality, and sustainable development. In this context, he
especially emphasized the crucial role of cities and settlements as
the main spaces where global solutions are transformed into
practical action.
He pointed out that Azerbaijan, located at the crossroads of
East and West, North and South, values cities and infrastructure
as bridges connecting regions and societies.
Speaking about the large-scale reconstruction and integrated
urbanization projects being implemented in Karabakh and Eastern
Zangezur, Guliyev noted that these projects aim not only to
reconstruct the territories but also to contribute to long-term
peace, stability, and regional cooperation.
In conclusion, the committee chairman invited his colleagues to
participate in the WUF13 to be held in Baku on May 17-22, 2026.
