BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Minister of Economy
Mikayil Jabbarov met with Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister of
the Punjab Province of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Maryam
Nawaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum (WUF13),
Trend reports via the
Azerbaijani Ministry of Economy.
The meeting focused on developing cooperation in the fields of
investment, trade, energy, industry, transportation, and other
areas.
The existing strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and
Pakistan was highlighted with satisfaction, and the high level of
political dialogue between the two countries and the steady
development of cooperation based on mutual trust were noted. The
parties noted that Azerbaijani-Pakistani relations also hold great
potential in the economic sphere.
The discussions focused on fully implementing the potential for
economic cooperation, promoting mutual investment, and expanding
ties between business communities. The parties emphasized the
importance of strengthening joint activities in trade, energy,
industry, transport, and other sectors.
The sides noted that the Preferential Trade Agreement plays an
important role in expanding economic ties and business cooperation
between the two countries. It was emphasized that the agreement
contributes to strengthening relations between economic entities,
increasing trade volume, and developing new areas of
cooperation.
Meanwhile, the third day of the 13th session of the World Urban
Forum (WUF13) was held in Baku.
On the first day, a ministerial meeting dedicated to the New
Urban Agenda, a roundtable of ministers, assemblies of women and
civil society, business sessions, and discussions on urban
well-being were held. A ceremony for raising the flags of the
United Nations and Azerbaijan also took place within the framework
of the forum.
The second day of the forum drew attention with the first-ever
Leaders Summit. High-level discussions on the global housing
crisis, urbanization policy, and urban resilience were held that
day. At the same time, the Mexico City pavilion was inaugurated
within the framework of WUF13. The pavilion was presented as an
important platform for expanding cooperation with the Latin
American region and preparing for WUF14.
WUF13, which has attracted more than 40,000 registered
participants from 182 countries, will continue until May 22. Held
under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and
communities,” the forum brings together governments, international
organizations, experts, and representatives of civil society to
strengthen global cooperation in the field of sustainable urban
development.
