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UNITAR enhances cooperation with “ASAN Khidmet”

Ways to integrate internally displaced persons into urban environments discussed at the World Urban Forum

1 civilian killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts worldwide in 2025: UN

WUF13 session on “Advancing Housing through Multilateralism: From Global Commitments to Local Impact” concludes

ICESCO conducts technical mission to Garabagh for restoration of cultural heritage

Housing accessibility viewed through supply-demand lens

WUF13 plays an important role in shaping future of sustainable cities, says international expert

WUF13 features Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World

Minister: Livable Baku Project holds strategic importance for improving the environmental situation in the City

Swiss expert lauds importance of WUF13

From His Majesty Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Ukrainian ambassador expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan for its support

WUF13 panel on “Housing at the center of crisis recovery and reconstruction”

APPOINTMENT DAYS AT THE CITIZENS’ RECEPTION CENTER OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN – JUNE 2026

Architectural experience of Mumbai, India presented as part of WUF13

Dutch representative: I plan to spend my holiday in Baku following WUF13 conclusion

WUF13 Panel Session: “Public Spaces from Early Childhood”

Anacláudia Rossbach: Housing policy, urban planning and water supply must be implemented in a coordinated manner

Gilavar Photo Club showcases three diverse photo exhibitions at WUF13

Distinguished Visitors Day held at “EFES-2026” exercise

Dutch representative: Hosting WUF13 will further strengthen Azerbaijan’s position in the management of international events

Ismail Serageldin: Strengthening local communities should be a top priority in global urban planning policy

Sustainable development approaches and policy areas in urban environments discussed as part of WUF13

WUF13 Panel: When Housing Brings Cities Together Local Cooperation in Practice

All infrastructure projects in Garabagh and East Zangezur are being developed in alignment with “Green Energy Zone” concept

Gilavar Photo Club showcases three diverse photo exhibitions at WUF13

WUF13 session on “Advancing Housing through Multilateralism: From Global Commitments to Local Impact” concludes

IOM Deputy Director General hails Great Return program

WUF13: AZERTAC staff provide extensive coverage of the prestigious international event - PHOTOS

Panel Session at WUF13 discusses impact of cities on human psychology

From Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic

Unplanned urban development increases risks of natural disasters, says expert

Expert: Accelerating urban transition makes exchange of local initiatives in urban development particularly important

Azerbaijan names female chess players to compete at European Women’s Individual Chess Championship 2026

Italian public space scholar: Public spaces are essential for inclusive cities

Estonian representative: Environmentally sustainable construction is an investment in the future

South African Mayor: Azerbaijan is one of the developed countries in the field of urbanization VIDEO

Kenyan journalist: I have gained highly valuable information in Azerbaijan during WUF13

Rose Molokoane: Payment for water services creates a serious burden for people living in unemployment and poverty

From Samantha Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Francine Pickup: The crisis in the Middle East is negatively affecting the living conditions of millions of people

From Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Memory of legendary hero Mehdi Huseynzade honored in Slovenia

From Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

From Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, King of Thailand

Former Mayor of Kuala Lumpur: The road from WUF13 to WUF14 depends on strengthening local implementation VIDEO

African gender expert: We are making history on the WUF13 platform

From General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon

From Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa

From Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania