The opening ceremony of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is being held in Baku. According to Operative Information Center-OMM, President Ilham Aliyev is participating in the international event.
President Ilham Aliyev and the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Anacláudia Rossbach, welcomed the heads of state and government, as well as heads of delegations attending the session. Following the official welcoming ceremony, a joint photo was taken to mark the start of the global summit.
The World Urban Forum, established by the United Nations in 2001, is the world's premier conference on urban issues, focusing on the rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, and climate change. Hosting WUF13 in Baku underscores Azerbaijan's growing role as a hub for international diplomacy and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the areas of urban planning and post-conflict reconstruction. The forum provides a critical platform for stakeholders to share innovative solutions for creating more resilient and inclusive urban environments.
