UN‑Habitat Assembly President: Baku becomes world capital during WUF13

During the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Baku transformed into a world capital, Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government of Malaysia, and President of UN-Habitat Assembly, said at the opening ceremony of WUF13, Report informs.

According to him, the global urban agenda has never been taken as such a crucial foundation for multilateral cooperation: "If we do not develop urbanization, we will break our promise to our children. This is not just a slogan for us, but also a call to action. Moreover, these measures must be grounded in the real world and economy. In this sense, we must pursue the right policies and strive to build housing for all citizens."

Nga Kor Ming concluded his remarks by expressing gratitude to Azerbaijan for its organization and hospitality.