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Baku, May 18, AZERTAC

President Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Georgia 

President Ilham Aliyev received Vice Premier of the State Council of China

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev

President Ilham Aliyev: We have a record number of participants at WUF13

UN Secretary-General: World Urban Forum will serve as a catalyst for turning goals into reality

Anacláudia Rossbach: To date, no session of this nature has brought together as broad and diverse global audience as WUF13

ANAMA: 57 mines and 378 UXOs neutralized in liberated territories

Azerbaijan, Türkiye sign Cooperation Agreement on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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  • 18.05.2026 [21:00]

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  • 18.05.2026 [18:37]

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WUF13 participants visit ASAN Khidmet center
  • 18.05.2026 [18:36]

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® Baku hosts symposium “Emergency allergology and acute toxico-allergic conditions: Modern approaches to diagnostics and treatment”
  • 18.05.2026 [15:52]

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ANAMA: 57 mines and 378 UXOs neutralized in liberated territories
  • 18.05.2026 [14:26]

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  • 18.05.2026 [13:31]

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  • 18.05.2026 [12:00]

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Second Day of WUF13 – – PHOTOS
  • 18.05.2026 [11:56]

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  • 18.05.2026 [11:51]

Papua New Guinea Minister: Azerbaijan`s hosting of international events boosts its global standing

India pavilion opens as part of WUF13

  • [21:20]

Syrian and Rwandan participants of WUF13 visit ASAN Khidmet center

  • [21:00]

Tomáš Taraba: Slovakia strongly supports UN-Habitat's sustainable urban resilience initiative for the next generation

  • [20:54]

Global media continues to focus on WUF13 in Baku

  • [20:45]

Anacláudia Rossbach: We hope settlements to be suitable for both people and nature

  • [20:44]

Expert: Reconstruction of territories such as Garabagh presents a rare opportunity to rethink very structure of urbanism

  • [20:43]

Vice Premier of Chinese State Council calls for joint efforts to eliminate threats of urbanization

  • [20:43]

Maka Botchorishvili: WUF13 is organized at an excellent level

  • [20:43]

Head of Government of Mexico City: We wish to contribute to global urban discussions at WUF13

  • [20:39]

Oleksii Kuleba: We enjoy very productive cooperation with Azerbaijan

  • [20:34]

Deryageldi Orazov: Today, cities are key centers of the rapidly evolving global economy

  • [20:32]

Irakli Kobakhidze: The documents signed between Azerbaijan and Georgia are of significant importance

  • [20:23]

MINURVI session of Latin America and Caribbean Ministerial Forum held as part of WUF13

  • [20:20]

Kazakh officials tour “Urban Expo” as part of WUF13

  • [20:16]

Video about Azerbaijan screened at WUF13 opening ceremony shared on President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts VIDEO

  • [20:15]

Baku hosted opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum
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  • [20:07]

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  • [20:00]

Maryam Nawaz Sharif: Baku is a manifestation of transformation and evolution

  • [19:59]

President of Mauritius: WUF13 is also a valuable opportunity for sharing experiences

  • [19:58]

Mexican Pavilion opened at WUF13

  • [19:51]

Emin Agalarov: Winning projects from green startup contest will be implemented at Sea Breeze

  • [19:50]

® Bolt hosts First Azerbaijan Safety Conference in Baku as part of WUF 2026

  • [19:48]

Emin Agalarov: Sea Breeze has become one of brightest examples of modern urban development

  • [19:35]

Olzhas Bektenov: Creating comfortable living and working conditions constitutes core line of state policy in Kazakhstan

  • [19:30]

Aktoty Raimkulova: Urbanization undoubtedly brings development and modernization

  • [19:27]

Saudi Arabian Minister praises Azerbaijan’s urban development progress

  • [19:24]

Ukraine`s Deputy PM: It is important for us to hold WUF13 discussions in Baku

  • [19:23]

Georgian Prime Minister hails Baku-hosted WUF13 an important platform

  • [19:16]

President of Libya's Presidential Council: Baku blends tradition and modernity beautifully

  • [19:14]

Vice President of Zimbabwe: We were warmly welcomed in the beautiful and historic city of Baku

  • [19:10]

Development of sustainable and resilient cities defined as one of key themes of COP31, says Turkish minister

  • [18:51]

Belarusian Assembly Chairman: WUF13’s theme is one of the key priorities of today’s world

  • [18:47]

World Organisation for Animal Health: Azerbaijan makes presentation as Vice-President at European Regional Commission meeting

  • [18:37]

Turkish officials tour “Urban Expo” as part of WUF13

  • [18:36]

WUF13 participants visit ASAN Khidmet center

  • [18:36]

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev VIDEO

  • [18:30]

President of Kenya: UN reforms are essential for its continued existence

  • [18:27]

Türkiye presents “Azerbaijan neighborhood” reconstruction project at WUF13

  • [18:12]

Murat Kurum: We are determined to further strengthen relations with Azerbaijan

  • [18:12]

Task on seizing a vessel successfully accomplished in “EFES-2026” exercise

  • [18:03]

Azerbaijan, Türkiye sign Cooperation Agreement on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

  • [17:57]

Nearly 24,000 passengers transported as part of WUF13

  • [17:56]

Irakli Kobakhidze: I thank Azerbaijan for the excellent organization of WUF13

  • [17:55]
Polish expert: WUF13 strengthens global urban planning dialogue VIDEO

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Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation presents architectural heritage of traditional Turkic houses at WUF13

  • [17:46]

President Ilham Aliyev received Vice Premier of the State Council of China VIDEO

  • [17:42]

Nga Kor Ming: The theme of WUF13 is a call to action that guides us to take real steps

  • [17:29]

Anar Guliyev: Hosting WUF13 is a great honor and responsibility for Azerbaijan

  • [17:28]

Sadyr Zhaparov: WUF13 is a unique platform for discussing urbanization and housing accessibility

  • [17:28]

Baku-hosted WUF13 features panel session on Climate and Housing Resilience from Gender Perspective

  • [17:28]

Iliana Iotova: President Ilham Aliyev has turned Baku into a place where everyone speaks about the future

  • [17:12]
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Zambian representative: Azerbaijan’s “Smart Village” concept is impressive VIDEO

Azerbaijan retains top position supplying vegetables to Russia

  • [16:57]

Aleksandar Vučić: Ilham Aliyev’s dedication to his people is the guarantee of Baku’s incredible progress

  • [16:56]

Shavkat Mirziyoyev expresses gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the flawless organization of WUF13

  • [16:51]
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  • [16:24]

Minister of Defense presents families of Azerbaijan National Heroes with medals

  • [16:24]

Azerbaijan’s PM holds several meetings as part of opening ceremony of WUF13

  • [16:23]

WUF13 features international conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for female athletes

  • [16:22]
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  • [15:52]

Pakistan unveils its largest riverside urban project at WUF13

  • [15:41]

Nga Kor Ming: I am inspired by an Azerbaijani proverb that expresses the essence of our work

  • [15:37]

Baku Engineering University joins WUF13 with innovative concept projects

  • [15:36]

Azerbaijan’s Education Minister joins Education World Forum in London

  • [15:30]
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Portuguese architect: Sustainable cities are one of the most important challenges of the modern era

  • [15:16]

UN General Assembly President: WUF13 offers an opportunity to strengthen action on the housing crisis

  • [15:00]

Grace Chikumo Mtongo: Cities must be more resilient and inclusive

  • [14:45]
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Deputy Chairman of Turkish company: Following COP29, Azerbaijan has successfully organized WUF13

  • [14:35]

Director for Cities, Planning and Design at Arup: Azerbaijan’s role in sustainable urban development is steadily increasing

  • [14:32]

India aims to share its home loan experience with world at WUF13

  • [14:29]

National Secretary of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners: Urbanization acts one of the main directions of modern development

  • [14:28]

ANAMA: 57 mines and 378 UXOs neutralized in liberated territories

  • [14:26]

Maka Botchorishvili: Baku hosts a high-level conference

  • [14:25]

SOCAR President meets with President of Kenya

  • [14:21]

WUF13 helps shape approaches to building sustainable and livable cities of the future, says Bangladeshi official

  • [14:17]

UN-Habitat representative: Azerbaijan can play important role in urban development

  • [14:10]

Azerbaijani President recommends guests visit “Sea Breeze”

  • [14:08]

President Ilham Aliyev cites examples of modern urban planning processes in Baku at the opening ceremony of WUF13

  • [14:00]

UN Secretary-General: World Urban Forum will serve as a catalyst for turning goals into reality

  • [13:44]

President Ilham Aliyev: Urban development in Azerbaijan is progressing very rapidly

  • [13:37]

Jordanian Senate member: WUF13 serves as key platform for sharing expertise between countries

  • [13:31]

President of Azerbaijan: One of the tasks facing the government now is the reconstruction of Garabagh and East Zangazur

  • [13:25]

President: With all understanding about the necessity of urban development, we must be brave and cautious

  • [13:18]

President Ilham Aliyev: We are proud of our ancient history

  • [13:17]

Azerbaijan joins 35th Doha International Book Fair

  • [13:16]

President of Azerbaijan: Today Ganja, like Baku, preserves its historical look

  • [13:12]

Nigerian ministry official: Baku has made significant progress in modern urban development

  • [13:11]

President of Azerbaijan: By organizing this global gathering today, we demonstrate our strong commitment to urban development

  • [13:06]

WUF13: Stand regarding the World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan installed in “Urban Expo”

  • [13:03]

President Ilham Aliyev: Urban planning is something that we work on on a daily basis

  • [13:02]

Representative from Cameroon: WUF13 contributes to building sustainable cities

  • [13:00]

President of Azerbaijan: Baku demonstrates that we preserve our historical and architectural heritage

  • [12:59]

President: Guests visiting our country for the first time will have opportunity see what is being done in Azerbaijan with respect to urban development

  • [12:55]

Azerbaijani shooter wins European bronze

  • [12:54]

President Ilham Aliyev: We have a record number of participants at WUF13

  • [12:51]