BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Construction work continues in more than 40 liberated villages of Azerbaijan, WUF13 National Coordinator, Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, Anar Guliyev, said during an event "Cities at the heart of connectivity: Urban reconstruction and regional cooperation" within the framework of WUF13, Trend reports.
He noted that the main issue is the introduction of new projects for the creation of small-scale, national economy-based and sustainable communities.
According to him, so far, urban planning experts and architects from 12 different countries around the world have participated in this process, contributing to the integration of planning, modern infrastructure, economic responsibility and inclusive development.
"Azerbaijan is working to create sustainable connections and future-oriented communities throughout Central and Eastern Europe. We highly value international dialogue, cooperation and exchange of experience.
"Each village project in the liberated territories includes education, health and administrative buildings, as well as full communication networks, including broadband internet. Currently, approximately 20,000 people live in the rural areas of the liberated territories. Construction work is ongoing in more than 40 villages, reflecting the scale and intensity of the reconstruction process. Hundreds of new houses are being built as part of ongoing settlement and infrastructure programs. More than 85,000 people currently live, work and study in 10 cities, 3 settlements and 30 villages in the Karabakh and Zangezur regions," he noted.
The third day of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is underway 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.
