President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with a delegation led by His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini on May 17.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the King of Eswatini expressed his gratitude to the head of state for the invitation to participate in the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum held in Baku.
President Ilham Aliyev noted that this event, attended by representatives from more than 180 countries, provides an excellent opportunity to discuss various topical issues in the field of urban planning worldwide and to exchange experiences. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Eswatini, as well as prospects for cooperation in energy, the mining industry, and other sectors.
The World Urban Forum (WUF), established by the United Nations in 2001, is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization. By hosting such high-level international gatherings, Azerbaijan continues to strengthen its role as a diplomatic hub, fostering South-South cooperation and building economic bridges with African nations. The discussions regarding the mining and energy sectors underscore Azerbaijan's strategy to diversify its economic partnerships and share its industrial expertise with developing partners.
