Zimbabwe's VP thanks Azerbaijani President for warm welcome

Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga expressed gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the hospitality and warm welcome, Report informs.

Speaking at the Leaders' Summit, held for the first time in the history of the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Baku, he stated that through Azerbaijan, WUF is turning into a platform of global importance.

"I thank world leaders and heads of government for their attention to this matter. Strengthening political will and practical strategies to create sustainable housing for all is crucial. We must find solutions together, because today 3 billion people worldwide lack housing," Chiwenga added.

The Vice President also noted that the Government of Zimbabwe views housing not merely as shelter but as a fundamental human right.

He noted that Zimbabwe faced a shortage of 1.5 million housing units, but progress has been made: "In 2020–2025, this shortage was significantly reduced. In the second phase, from 2026 through 2030, construction of another 1 million housing units is planned. At the same time, we fully recognize that housing shortages remain a dynamic challenge."