BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. Our own experience
with the transformation of Baku and the reconstruction of Karabakh
and Eastern Zangezur has shown us that urban planning and housing
policy are not merely technical responsibilities, but strategic
tools for resilience, stability, and long-term development, Anar
Guliyev, National Coordinator of WUF13 and Chairman of the State
Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of Azerbaijan, said,
Trend reports.
He made the remark during the closing session of the
“Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda (NUA)” held within the
framework of WUF13 in Baku.
According to the national coordinator, these are the lessons
derived from the country’s national experience.
“WUF13 will shape an important legacy extending far beyond the
forum itself. Alongside numerous initiatives and policy outcomes,
operational excellence in terms of the efficient organization of
the World Urban Forum is also one of the key directions,” Guliyev
said.
He noted that, taking into account the successful preparations
for hosting WUF13 in Baku, Azerbaijan sees the importance of
preserving and sharing this experience with future host
countries.
“Based on the Baku standards developed by the Azerbaijan
Accreditation Company for WUF13, we plan to cooperate with
UN-Habitat to prepare an informative operational guide for the
organization of future World Urban Forums. Yesterday, we signed a
letter of intent with UN-Habitat. This document further upgrades
the level of our partnership and reflects a shared commitment to
supporting not only the success of WUF13 but also the long-term
development of future World Urban Forums,” Guliyev concluded.
