Georgian expert: Future of cities being discussed in Baku

The future of cities is being discussed in Baku, Merab Bolkvadze, a professor at Georgian Technical University, urbanist and expert, told Report's local bureau.

He praised the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Bolkvadze said an important international event is currently being held in Baku.

He said a major forum has been taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, since May 17. According to him, the forum is generally dedicated to settlement issues, and WUF13 covers problems related to human settlements around the world.

The professor described Azerbaijan's hosting of such a prestigious forum as commendable. He said Georgian specialists and urban planning experts are also taking part in the event.

Bolkvadze said it was commendable that such a prestigious forum is being hosted by Azerbaijan, a friendly and brotherly country. He also emphasized that the discussions held as part of the forum are of particular importance in terms of urban planning and sustainable development.

According to the Georgian professor, holding such forums is very important. He said they are also of great significance for Georgia, adding that Georgian specialists are meeting with their Azerbaijani colleagues and exchanging views on common problems during the discussions.

He also stressed the importance of such platforms for the sustainable development of cities and the planning of settlements.

Bolkvadze said forums and meetings on urban planning are very important for the sustainable development of cities and settlements. He added that the Georgian side, Georgian architects and urban planning specialists highly appreciate and support such forums and meetings.

The expert also praised the work Azerbaijan is carrying out in its liberated territories.