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Azerbaijan Pavilion Opens to Visitors at WUF13 Urban Expo

... owing intersection between urbanisation and the climate agenda. As one of the central platforms of WUF13, Urban Expo provides countries, cities, international organisations and companies with an opPortunity to showcase innovative practices and diverse approaches to urban development. Further information on events taking place at the Azerbaija ...

Bolt Hosts the First Azerbaijan Safety Conference in Baku Ahead of WUF 2026

... ty Conference at Sea Breeze Resort in Baku. The event brought together representatives of government institutions, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Digital Development and TransPort, the Azerbaijan Land TransPort Agency (AYNA), AZCON, the Ministry of Economy, and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA), as we ...

The semifinal matches of the “Revival Cup” charity football tournament was held

... mifinalists will compete for the bronze medals. The “Revival Cup” charity football tournament is held at the initiative and organization of the Karabakh Revival Fund (KRF), with the supPort of the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA), the sponsorship of “Tamstore” supermarket chain as the main sponsor, ...

SOCAR President Meets with President of the Republic of Kenya

... ident of Kenya was provided with detailed information on SOCAR’s strategic objectives and the energy projects implemented by the company in Azerbaijan and beyond. The parties also reviewed opPortunities for cooperation across various segments of the energy sector and exchanged views on human capital development, experience sharing, and oth ...

Minister Rashad Nabiyev’s Scheduled Citizen Reception in Khizi Rescheduled

... Minister of Digital Development and TransPort Rashad Nabiyev will meet with residents of Khizi, Absheron, Zangilan, and Gubadli districts, as well as the city of Sumgayit, on May 22, 2026, at 09:00 at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Khizi city. During the reception, the Minister will listen to citizens’ concerns regarding transPort and telecom ...

Ministers convene at WUF13 to accelerate action on housing and the New Urban Agenda

... ban Forum (WUF13) for the Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda, held under the chairmanship of the Republic of Azerbaijan, placing housing at the centre of discussions on inclusion, economic opPortunity and climate resilience. “As we open today’s discussions, I encourage ministers and all participants to share both achievement ...

First Day of WUF13 Marked by Ministerial Meeting, Flag Raising Ceremony and Assembly Sessions

... also commended the leadership of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, alongside the efforts of UN-Habitat and its Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach, in creating an imPortant international platform aimed at advancing cooperation on adequate housing and sustainable urban development. One of the central themes high ...

Kazakh Folk Band “Turan” Performs Lecture-Concert at BSU

... jan’s growing international role and contributions to Turkic unity. She also noted upcoming joint projects with BSU under a cooperation memorandum. BSU Rector Elchin Babayev emphasized the imPortance of strengthening cultural ties within the Turkic world and preserving shared heritage. He also noted the participation of Kazakh students alo ...

WUF13 Opens in Baku Tomorrow

... l Meeting on the New Urban Agenda, launched as a new initiative within the Forum programme. Taking place at the midpoint of the New Urban Agenda’s 20-year horizon, the meeting will provide an imPortant platform to review progress achieved to date, identify existing challenges and outline priorities for the next phase of implementation. A s ...

Ilham Aliyev received Executive Director of UN Human Settlements Programme

... liberated territories, are exemplary for other countries, adding that the country is ready to share this experience. During the conversation, the sides noted with satisfaction Azerbaijan's supPort for the UN-Habitat Programme, while discussing the prospects for cooperation between the country and the organization. Following the meeting, ...

WUF13 Urban Expo sets participation record with global showcase of housing solutions

... ousing, climate resilience, digital innovation, accessibility and inclusive urban development. A record level of participation from civil society organizations will mark this year’s Expo, supPorted through dedicated clusters and shared pavilions focused on social inclusion and accessibility. The programme will also feature a growing privat ...

WUF13 Transport Services Now Operational

... From 15 May 2026, the WUF13 transPort network has been fully activated to provide participants of the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) with safe, seamless and efficient access to and from the event venue. WUF13 participants will have access to an integrated transPort network designed to ensure seamless connectivity between the ...

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