WUF13 In Baku Draws Record Global Audience, UN-Habitat Chief Says

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. No session of this nature has ever brought together such a large global audience as the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) Anacláudia Rossbach said at the opening ceremony of the 13th session of the World Forum of Cities (WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.

According to her, it's no coincidence that tens of thousands of people from different communities and high-level leaders from around the world have come together in Baku.

"Our goal is to find an answer to the question: "How can we ensure adequate housing for all in times of uncertainty, instability, and destruction?

Despite the heavy rains and storms that have affected parts of Azerbaijan in recent days, we have come together in Baku with resilience, determination, and a sense of common purpose. We see teamwork and rapid response here. The level of interest and participation here is exceptional. No session of this nature has ever brought together such a large and diverse global audience as WUF13. This further demonstrates that housing and sustainable urban development are at the heart of our shared future," the executive director said.

Rossbach thanked the Azerbaijani Government for hosting WUF13 and noted that WUF13 is an opportunity to accelerate implementation through practical action, partnerships, and investments.

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