Azerbaijan Discloses Number Of Events At WUF13 In Baku

2026-05-22 06:04:44

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22. A total of 97 different events have been held within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, National Coordinator of WUF13, Anar Guliyev, said at the official closing press conference held as part of the forum, Trend reports.

According to him, each country had the opportunity to represent itself by organizing more than 30 events in the pavilions.

"We expanded the scale of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum beyond the borders of Baku. Festivals were organized within the framework of the forum in 9 different cities of Azerbaijan. This forum was also remembered for its active participation of people. The number of volunteers and the active participation of young people showed how dynamic and enterprising the Azerbaijani youth is. We achieved the formation of new initiatives by sharing key experiences," Guliyev emphasized.

Today marks the final day of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).

The first day included a ministerial meeting dedicated to the New Urban Agenda, a ministerial roundtable, assemblies for women and civil society, business sessions, and discussions on urban prosperity. An official ceremony marking the raising of the UN and Azerbaijani flags also took place.

The second day stood out for the inaugural Leaders' Summit, featuring high-level discussions on the global housing crisis, urbanization policy, and urban resilience. Concurrently, the opening of the Mexico City pavilion took place, serving as a significant platform for expanding cooperation with the Latin American region and preparing for WUF14.

The third day of WUF13 featured a comprehensive program of events covering the global housing crisis, the formation of safe and inclusive cities, climate resilience, artificial intelligence and urban governance, green urbanization, social equity, and sustainable transport.

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