BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 29. On January 29, an
information session for representatives of government institutions
was held as part of the preparations for the 13th session of the
World Urban Forum (WUF13), focusing on the promotion of
sustainability principles, Trend reports.
In his opening remarks at the session, Deputy Chairman of the
State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, Dovlatkhan Dovlatkhanov, highlighted the importance
of the WUF13 event to be held on May 17–22 in Baku.
Ilgar Gasimly, Head of Sector at the Department for Cooperation
with International Organizations of the Ministry of Economy, and
Viktor Kovalenko, EY Regional Leader for Central Asia, the
Caucasus, and Ukraine, also addressed the session, describing WUF13
as a leading global urban planning conference with wide
international participation and underscoring the importance of
engagement in the event.
Representatives of WUF13 Azerbaijan Operations Company and EY
Azerbaijan delivered presentations on sustainable urban
development, addressing global and national challenges in the
field, as well as the sustainability objectives guiding the
delivery of the WUF13 event. The session also provided information
on the Forum’s main sessions, partner-led events, assemblies, and
roundtable discussions, while underscoring the importance of strong
national representation and active participation.
The event was attended by the UN Coordinator for WUF13,
Abdinassir Shel Sagar, along with more than 70 participants from
government institutions.
As the most prestigious international dialogue and cooperation
platform in the field of urban planning with wide-ranging
participation, the WUF13 event will be held in Baku on May 17–22,
2026, under the theme “Housing for All: Safe and Sustainable Cities
and Human Settlements.” Through this event, participants will have
the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience, establish
institutional partnerships, and contribute to the global urban
agenda.