Emin Huseynzada: Four events to be held in Baku for first time as part of WUF13

Four events will be held in Baku for the first time as part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), said Emin Huseynzada, Communications Manager for the WUF13 Azerbaijan Operations Company, Report informs.

He stated that the first of these is the Leaders' Summit: "This event will bring together heads of state to discuss important issues related to urban development. Another event will focus on the new urban agenda. The remaining two events will focus on the use of technology in urban development."

Huseynzada noted that this sets WUF13 apart from previous World Urban Forums.

WUF13 will be held in Baku from May 17-22. The forum is being held as part of Azerbaijan's close collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) and aims to facilitate the international exchange of experience in sustainable urban development, smart cities, and innovative urban solutions.