BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 2. Azerbaijan has taken
part in the 13th Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Trend reports.


The country was represented by adviser to the minister of
economy Huseyn Huseynov, who served as vice-chair of the forum.


Speaking at the opening ceremony, Huseynov highlighted
Azerbaijan’s achievements in advancing sustainable development, as
well as the structural and institutional reforms implemented in
recent years. He emphasized that the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) have been systematically aligned with national priorities
and are being implemented in a coordinated manner.


During the session titled “Review of Regional Progress and
Opportunities for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,”
chaired by Azerbaijan, participants analyzed progress made across
the Asia-Pacific region in implementing the SDGs. Discussions also
focused on the activities of the United Nations (UN) system at the
regional level and the existing challenges in advancing the
goals.


In the context of the forum, Azerbaijan spearheaded plenary
discussions on ultimate accountability, the evaluation of
delegations’ credentials, reporting sessions, and the assessment of
collective commitments.







The outcomes of roundtable discussions on SDG 9 (Industry,
innovation, and infrastructure) were presented to the plenary
session. The roundtable brought together representatives of
government institutions, the private sector, civil society, and
academia.


The event gathered more than 1,200 government officials and
representatives of international organizations, the private sector,
and non-governmental organizations from over 40 countries.
Participants discussed progress in implementing the SDGs related to
expanding access to clean water and sanitation, ensuring affordable
and clean energy, advancing industry, innovation and
infrastructure, and promoting inclusive, safe, and sustainable
cities. The outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on
Financing for Development under the UN framework were also
reviewed.


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