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PHOTOS from the fifth day of WUF13

Baku, May 21, AZERTAC

Another day of the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) has come to an end.

AZERTAC presents a photo report reflecting the interesting moments from the fifth day of WUF13.

It should be noted that WUF13, which began on May 17, will conclude on May 22.

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