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Baku, May 17, AZERTAC

President Ilham Aliyev received Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates 

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Serbia 

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Bulgaria 

President Ilam Aliyev congratulated People’s Writer of Kazakhstan Olzhas Suleimenov

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov arrives in Azerbaijan

President of Mauritius arrives in Azerbaijan for WUF13

President of Presidential Council of State of Libya arrives in Azerbaijan

Aleksandar Vučić: Serbia considers Azerbaijan a true friendly country

Euronews highlights significance of WUF13 in Baku

Flags of the United Nations and the Republic of Azerbaijan raised at Baku Olympic Stadium 

Baku-hosted WUF13 features Business Assembly session

Final segment of Ministerial Meeting on New Urban Agenda held

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Participant from Brazil: Azerbaijan provides an important platform for discussions
  • 17.05.2026 [19:56]

Participant from Brazil: Azerbaijan provides an important platform for discussions

Representative from Maldives: WUF13 is a good platform for engaging experts
  • 17.05.2026 [19:21]

Representative from Maldives: WUF13 is a good platform for engaging experts

WUF13 volunteers: Responsible, hardworking and smiling!  PHOTO REPORT
  • 17.05.2026 [18:58]

WUF13 volunteers: Responsible, hardworking and smiling!  PHOTO REPORT

WUF13 participant: The event plays a key role in discussions on sustainable urban development
  • 17.05.2026 [17:54]

WUF13 participant: The event plays a key role in discussions on sustainable urban development

Housing for Social Inclusion and Ending Poverty – Panel
  • 17.05.2026 [17:38]

Housing for Social Inclusion and Ending Poverty – Panel

Musadik Malik: WUF13 highlights core issues related to housing provision
  • 17.05.2026 [17:28]

Musadik Malik: WUF13 highlights core issues related to housing provision

Turkish official: We are a nation that likes to build, not destroy
  • 17.05.2026 [17:23]

Turkish official: We are a nation that likes to build, not destroy

High activity at WUF13 Media Center – PHOTOS
  • 17.05.2026 [17:03]

High activity at WUF13 Media Center – PHOTOS

Gabonese Minister: Azerbaijan supports development in housing and urbanization
  • 17.05.2026 [16:52]

Gabonese Minister: Azerbaijan supports development in housing and urbanization

“If humanity wages war against nature, sustainable cities cannot be discussed” - panel session

  • [21:34]

Aleksandar Vučić: Activities of Azerbaijani companies in the Serbian market create important opportunities for future economic partnership

  • [21:30]

WUF13 hosted by Baku attracts global media attention

  • [21:21]

Serbian President: WUF13 is a good opportunity to listen to President Ilham Aliyev's ideas and solutions – EXCLUSIVE

  • [21:10]

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrives in Azerbaijan

  • [21:09]

Azerbaijan successfully hosts the global WUF event

  • [20:56]

World President of FIABCI: Around 3 billion people will face the need for access to housing by 2030

  • [20:34]

Slovak minister: We prioritize sharing our experience in ensuring high-quality water supply for cities

  • [20:26]

Serbian President: Our trade turnover with Azerbaijan should be five times higher than current level

  • [20:19]

Ana Cristina Inglês: WUF13 is a real opportunity for every city

  • [20:17]

May 17 marks World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

  • [20:17]

UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Water: Billions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation services

  • [20:16]

Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal

  • [20:16]

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs: Every young person must have a living environment that creates a sense of security, dignity, and hope

  • [20:15]

Moldovan media highlights Azerbaijan’s hosting of WUF13

  • [20:08]

Final segment of Ministerial Meeting on New Urban Agenda held

  • [20:04]

Deputy Chairman of Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina arrives in Azerbaijan

  • [20:02]

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  • [20:00]

Final meeting of Grassroots and Civil Society Organizations Assembly held as part of WUF13

  • [19:59]

Participant from Brazil: Azerbaijan provides an important platform for discussions

  • [19:56]

Anar Guliyev: Today’s discussions showed that the New Urban Agenda adopted 10 years ago is irreplaceable

  • [19:52]

Baku-hosted WUF13 features Business Assembly session

  • [19:52]

WUF13 and Azerbaijan's scientific potential

  • [19:51]

Representative from Brazil: Urban planning policy must be carried out in parallel with combating climate change and sustainable development

  • [19:50]

Business mission of Azerbaijani companies to Serbia to be organized

  • [19:49]

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov arrives in Azerbaijan

  • [19:43]

Chief Adviser at UN-Habitat: Azerbaijan Urban Campaign has formed new collaboration model for inclusive urban development

  • [19:40]

Children and youth discuss future of cities at WUF13

  • [19:39]

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Bulgaria VIDEO

  • [19:26]

Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council arrives in Azerbaijan for WUF13

  • [19:22]

Mayor of the Hague: Local and regional governments must be recognized as fully-fledged levels of governance

  • [19:22]

Representative from Maldives: WUF13 is a good platform for engaging experts

  • [19:21]

Iranian Deputy Minister: In modern urban planning, equal opportunities must be created for all segments of the population

  • [19:17]

Turkish expert: WUF13 stands as an international platform for the future of humanity and its harmony with nature

  • [19:17]

Program Officer of Uganda’s SSA: Uganda can benefit from Azerbaijan’s experience in urban planning

  • [19:09]

Panel discussion held on “Housing for Environmentally Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development”

  • [19:05]

Jacob Bloemberg: WUF13 is one of the largest platforms for discussing the future of cities

  • [19:00]

Farhad Hajiyev: Azerbaijan reconstructs 9 cities in the post-conflict period

  • [19:00]

WUF13 volunteers: Responsible, hardworking and smiling!  PHOTO REPORT

  • [18:58]

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Serbia VIDEO

  • [18:50]

UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board: We must be ready to respond to the challenges created by urbanization

  • [18:45]

Azerbaijan NGO forum chair: Participatory urban planning gains importance

  • [18:39]

South African mayor: Azerbaijan can serve as a model for other countries in the development of urban infrastructure

  • [18:33]

Aleksandar Vučić: Serbia considers Azerbaijan a true friendly country

  • [18:28]

Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine visits Azerbaijan

  • [18:20]

Romy Tincopa: Such events provide an opportunity to exchange experience on implementing resilient cities

  • [18:16]

President of Mauritius arrives in Azerbaijan for WUF13

  • [18:15]

President Ilham Aliyev received Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates VIDEO

  • [18:13]

Researcher: It is important to increase attention to problems of vulnerable communities in Global South countries

  • [18:12]

Head of Government of Mexico City: Housing is one of the key challenges in urban transformation

  • [18:11]

“Our Homes, Our Future”: Children and Youth Assembly convenes within WUF13

  • [18:04]

UN-Habitat official: Growing inequality is the key challenge for modern cities

  • [17:54]

WUF13 participant: The event plays a key role in discussions on sustainable urban development

  • [17:54]

Yalchin Rafiyev: WUF13 is a vital platform for introducing Azerbaijan's urban planning experience to the world

  • [17:50]

Country Manager of UN Global Compact Network: Sustainability is now part of shareholder value

  • [17:48]

D-8 Secretary General arrives in Azerbaijan

  • [17:44]

Undersecretary of Sudanese Ministry: Sustainable urban development holds special significance in terms of improving living conditions

  • [17:42]

Head of Government of Mexico City: We need open, inclusive cities and multilateral cooperation promoted by our local governments

  • [17:39]

Housing for Social Inclusion and Ending Poverty – Panel

  • [17:38]

Amna bint Ahmed Al-Rumaihi: Women make up 90% of our team

  • [17:37]

Ministerial Meeting: New urban initiatives must yield tangible results

  • [17:32]

Musadik Malik: WUF13 highlights core issues related to housing provision

  • [17:28]

Turkish official: We are a nation that likes to build, not destroy

  • [17:23]

Ömer Bulut: Azerbaijan is making significant progress in sustainable and affordable housing

  • [17:21]

Euronews highlights significance of WUF13 in Baku

  • [17:14]

Malawi’s Director of Housing Department: Azerbaijan can serve as an important example for other developing countries in the fields of urbanization

  • [17:07]

Pakistani Minister: Azerbaijan demonstrates leadership in global urban planning solutions

  • [17:04]

High activity at WUF13 Media Center – PHOTOS

  • [17:03]

South African Minister: Azerbaijan can play a major role in contributing to the global urban agenda for building resilient cities

  • [17:02]

UN-Habitat: Climate change and rapid urbanization are key challenges affecting progress of developments

  • [17:01]

Sri Lankan Minister: Discussions held within the Forum contribute to the formation of new approaches

  • [17:01]

President of Presidential Council of State of Libya arrives in Azerbaijan

  • [16:56]

Gabonese Minister: Azerbaijan supports development in housing and urbanization

  • [16:52]

Consultant and Senior Expert at UN-Habitat: Azerbaijan has undertaken a highly significant initiative by bringing together representatives of many countries

  • [16:47]

Sudanese official: The experience at WUF13 will make a significant contribution to our efforts in the restoration of our cities

  • [16:43]

Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 is significance platform for building new partnerships

  • [16:43]

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova arrives in Azerbaijan

  • [16:32]

Anar Guliyev: Young people contribute to professional processes, building cities and shaping the future

  • [16:30]

Estonian official: Safety in cities is one of the key indicators of urban development

  • [16:28]

Mikhail Gusman: Participation from countries worldwide at WUF13 highlights the global nature of urbanization

  • [16:26]

Guinean Minister: WUF13 carries particular international importance

  • [16:23]

President of India’s Institute of Town Planners: WUF13 is an important platform for discussing the experiences of different countries

  • [16:16]

Rwandan official: Azerbaijan and Rwanda share common understanding in urban planning

  • [16:03]

Sustainable water management issues discussed as part of WUF13

  • [15:54]
Joint opening of assemblies held as part of World Urban Forum 13 VIDEO

Joint opening of assemblies held as part of World Urban Forum 13 VIDEO

Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 focuses on finding concrete solutions to the global housing crisis

  • [15:45]
National Ministerial Statements at WUF13 – Ministerial meeting held on implementation of New Urban Agenda

National Ministerial Statements at WUF13 – Ministerial meeting held on implementation of New Urban Agenda

Sudanese official: World Urban Forum 13 theme reflects the people’s aspirations and realities

  • [15:40]
Lance Brown: Relocation of heavy industrial zones from the center of the city as part of White City project is an important step VIDEO

Lance Brown: Relocation of heavy industrial zones from the center of the city as part of White City project is an important step VIDEO

Flags of the United Nations and the Republic of Azerbaijan raised at Baku Olympic Stadium VIDEO

Flags of the United Nations and the Republic of Azerbaijan raised at Baku Olympic Stadium VIDEO

Ömer Bulut: Türkiye is advancing its urban sustainability model to the global level

  • [15:28]

Japanese official: Upgrading infrastructure against increasingly frequent natural disasters is essential

  • [15:27]
Say Samal: Cambodia and Azerbaijan enjoy broad opportunities for cooperation VIDEO

Say Samal: Cambodia and Azerbaijan enjoy broad opportunities for cooperation VIDEO

Advisor to Malaysian government: Accessibility, affordability, and adequacy must be core principles of housing policy VIDEO

Advisor to Malaysian government: Accessibility, affordability, and adequacy must be core principles of housing policy VIDEO

Minister: Urbanization in Angola must be a tool for sustainable climate and economic growth

  • [15:14]

Gambian regional governor: Baku serves as a model for developing countries in urban development

  • [15:11]

East Timorese representative: Azerbaijan contributes to the development of global cooperation

  • [15:02]

Indian representative: Housing costs for low-income families can be reduced

  • [15:00]

Bahar Muradova: Azerbaijan will contribute to shaping new urban development standards

  • [14:53]

Ambassador: Renovation of housing stock is a priority task in Bulgaria

  • [14:52]