President Ilham Aliyev has approved the "Additional Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Nations regarding organizational measures and financial issues for the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum to be held in Baku in 2026."
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that President Ilham Aliyev signed the relevant law to formalize the agreement. The document was originally signed on January 15, 2026, in Geneva.
The World Urban Forum (WUF), established by the United Nations, is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization. Hosting the 13th session (WUF13) in Baku underscores Azerbaijan's growing role in international urban development and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The event is expected to bring together government officials, urban planners, and civil society leaders from around the world to discuss the future of cities and sustainable living environments.
