Azerbaijani ambassador highlights importance of WUF13 in Turkmenistan

Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gismat Gozalov spoke about Baku's projects in urban planning, architecture and sustainable development, as well as the importance of WUF13, at the 25th international exhibition and conference "White City Ashgabat 2026" in Ashgabat.

Report's Kazakhstan bureau informs, citing the diplomatic mission of Azerbaijan in the Turkmen capital.

The ambassador said Baku's hosting of prestigious international events such as COP29 and the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) demonstrated Azerbaijan's active role on global platforms, its contribution to cooperation in urbanization and its position as a reliable partner.

Gozalov noted that WUF13 discussed the impact of rapid urbanization on cities, climate, economies and governance processes, and presented innovative solutions for building safer, more sustainable and inclusive cities.

He said a delegation led by Deryageldi Orazov, chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of Arkadag City, took part in WUF13, and Turkmenistan's "Smart City – Smart Future" pavilion was also presented at the Urban Expo.

The diplomat also touched upon reconstruction and urban development projects being implemented in Azerbaijan, including Karabakh, highlighting the application of "smart city" and "smart village" concepts, as well as the development of digital infrastructure, energy efficiency and environmental monitoring systems.