Results of discussions on implementation of New Urban Agenda announced at WUF13

Azerbaijan actively participated in the review process for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Anar Guliyev, chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture and National Coordinator of WUF13, said at the closing ceremony of the forum, Report informs.

He noted that of the 111 countries involved in the process, 80 were represented at the ministerial level: "Following the ministerial meeting, thematic panels were held on housing, climate change, sustainability, social inclusion, and multilateral cooperation. The discussions created a more interactive and solution-oriented platform for dialogue. The practical recommendations and exchange of views played an important role in preparing for the high-level review of the New Urban Agenda, which will take place at the UN General Assembly later this year."

Guliyev added that WUF13 was the biggest forum held to date: "The forum brought together 58,044 participants from 176 countries, demonstrating the power of inclusive dialogue. Ministers commended the innovative approach taken in preparing for WUF13, as well as the pioneering use of the Leaders' Summit format. Within this framework, they also welcomed the intention to collaborate between Azerbaijan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on developing operational guidelines for organizing future World Urban Forums."