Rossbach: UN-Habitat grateful to Azerbaijan for hosting WUF13 during global crises

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is grateful to Azerbaijan for hosting the World Urban Forum (WUF13) at a time of global crises and rapid change, UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Rossbach said at a press conference to launch WUF13 in Baku, Report informs.

She noted that the forum is taking place at a critical moment for cities and communities, when the scale of contemporary challenges demands faster, more coordinated, and more inclusive solutions.

"We are gathered here in Baku at the invitation of the Government of Azerbaijan, at a time when the future of cities is being shaped by both crises and new opportunities," Rossbach said.

She emphasized that UN-Habitat highly values ​​Azerbaijan's role in organizing the forum and advancing international cooperation in sustainable urban development.

"We are grateful to Azerbaijan for its leadership in organizing this global platform and for its commitment to advancing dialogue and cooperation on sustainable urban development," added the UN-Habitat executive director.

Holding the forum in Baku reflects Azerbaijan's role in advancing global dialogue on sustainable urban development and strengthening cooperation between regions, she noted.