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UN Deputy Secretary-General arrives in Azerbaijan

Baku, May 21, AZERTAC

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed arrived in Azerbaijan on May 21 to participate in the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13).

At Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Amina Mohammed was welcomed by Azerbaijani officials.

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