BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Kyrgyzstan and
Azerbaijan are actively building cooperation in the fields of
construction and urban planning, the Minister of Construction,
Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic,
Nurdan Oruntaev told Trend on the sidelines of the 13th session of the
World Urban Forum (WUF13) being held in Baku.
He noted that the event is organized at the highest level, and
the Kyrgyz side is grateful to Azerbaijan for the invitation and
the excellent execution of the forum.
“Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, there were few ties
between Azerbaijan and the Kyrgyz Republic in the construction
sector. However, today we are actively establishing bilateral
relations and will further expand cooperation in the future,” the
minister noted, emphasizing the importance of developing
interaction between the two countries in the field of urban
planning.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 to 22 within the
framework of cooperation between the UN-Habitat program and the
Government of Azerbaijan.
The event’s program brings together various stakeholders and
representatives of like-minded groups to discuss one of the most
pressing global challenges – the issue of housing provision.
Dedicated to the theme “Housing for All: Safe and Sustainable
Cities and Settlements,” WUF13 gathers national governments from
around the world, as well as communities, professionals, and
partners to exchange views, shape policy approaches, and accelerate
action toward solutions in sustainable urban development.
The program provides an opportunity for high-level discussions
through practical, solution-oriented platforms and interactive
meeting formats, ensuring that global policy is anchored in local
experience.