BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Slovakia advocates for the modernization of old buildings to reduce the population's living costs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment of the Slovak Republic, Tomáš Taraba, said during the Leaders' Summit, held within the framework of WUF13 in Baku, Trend reports.
"In our country, about 55 percent of the population lives in private houses. Many of them were built decades ago and need modernization today. Therefore, our goal is to ensure that people bear the lowest possible living expenses," Taraba said.
According to him, Slovakia actively supports the modernization of old buildings, considering this challenge to be highly relevant for all countries around the world.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 through 22 within the framework of cooperation between the UN-Habitat program and the Azerbaijani Government.
The event's program brings together various stakeholders and representatives of like-minded groups to discuss one of the most pressing global challenges – the issue of housing provision.
Dedicated to the theme "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities," WUF13 gathers national governments from around the world, as well as communities, professionals, and partners to exchange views, shape policy approaches, and accelerate action toward solutions in sustainable urban development.
The program provides an opportunity for high-level discussions through practical, solution-oriented platforms and interactive meeting formats, ensuring that global policy is anchored in local experience.
