BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 27. The Thirteenth
Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is the next strategic
platform for Azerbaijan to present its experiences, Deputy National
Coordinator of WUF13, Deputy Head of Staff of the State Committee
for Urban Planning and Architecture, Gulshan Rzayeva, said at a
press conference on the preparation process for the WUF13 in Baku
today, Trend
reports.
"Global challenges in the field of urban planning, countries'
experiences, and practical solutions will be presented. Currently,
in the era of increasing urbanization, housing security is at the
center.
According to UN forecasts, three billion people in the world
suffer from housing shortages. WUF13 is the next strategic platform
for Azerbaijan. Thanks to this platform, we will have the
opportunity to present our country's experiences that can serve as
models. An invitation has been sent to UN member states. At the
same time, local participation in this forum is also important,"
she explained.
Rzayeva also expressed her views on the strategic importance of
WUF13 for Azerbaijan and the declaration of 2026 as the "Year of
Urban Planning and Architecture", expectations from WUF13 and
international impact, and preparations for the event at the
national level.
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