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Official closing ceremony of WUF13 held
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (81+ words) Baku, May 22, AZERTAC The official closing ceremony of the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) was held. A video dedicated to the closing of WUF13 was first screened, followed by a cultural program. The chairmanship of the next session…...
569 NGOs from 103 countries sign Baku Declaration on WUF13
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (216+ words) Baku, May 23, AZERTAC Initiated and organized by the "Global South NGO Platform," the "Baku Declaration" regarding WUF13 has been drafted. The document was open for signatures from foreign NGO representatives participating in WUF13. Ultimately, 569 NGO representatives from 103 countries signed the "Baku Declaration....
Greg Munro: Baku successfully combines preservation of historical heritage with modern urban development
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (267+ words) Baku, May 22, AZERTAC "One of the primary expectations of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is the development of concrete implementation mechanisms related to informal settlements and housing issues," Greg Munro, Director of Cities Alliance, a global partnership hosted by UNOPS, told…...
Head of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office: WUF will create concrete and tangible results for society, not only globally, but also domestically
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (672+ words) Az'rtac Head of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office: WUF will create concrete and tangible results for society, not only globally, but also domestically Baku, May 22, AZERTAC "The World Urban Forum (WUF13) provides an important opportunity to showcase Azerbaijan's efforts toward the…...
Giorgi Khaindrava: Excellent organization of WUF13 carries significant importance for the wider region
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (728+ words) Az'rtac Giorgi Khaindrava: Excellent organization of WUF13 carries significant importance for the wider region Baku, May 22, AZERTAC "The high-level organization of WUF13 in Baku is important not only for Azerbaijan but also for the entire region. I congratulate my Azerbaijani brothers on…...
UNCTAD Secretary-General commends Azerbaijan's growing role in regional economic cooperation and connectivity projects
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (176+ words) Baku, May 22, AZERTAC On May 22, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov met with Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation…...
Anacl'udia Rossbach: A great and well-organized WUF13 took place under Azerbaijan's leadership
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (678+ words) Az'rtac Anacl'udia Rossbach: A great and well-organized WUF13 took place under Azerbaijan's leadership Baku, May 22, AZERTAC "We hosted a remarkable WUF13 in Baku under Azerbaijan's leadership, and the positive atmosphere is evident in the smiles of participants. UN-Habitat is proud of this…...
Hosting WUF13 in Azerbaijan became an important confirmation of country's growing role as an international platform for global dialogue - EBRD
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (148+ words) Baku, May 22, AZERTAC The hosting of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Azerbaijan has become a significant indication of the country's increasing importance as an international hub for global dialogue, Nataly Mouravidze, Head of the EBRD Resident Office in Azerbaijan, said…...
WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held VIDEO
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (679+ words) Az'rtac WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held VIDEO Baku, May 22, AZERTAC The WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and the United Nations was held on May 22 at the Baku Olympic Stadium as part of the 13th Session of the…...
Hikmet Hajiyev thanks media representatives covering WUF13
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (701+ words) Az'rtac Hikmet Hajiyev thanks media representatives covering WUF13 Baku, May 22, AZERTAC "It was a very difficult and laborious job. You were actively working from early morning until evening every day. After that, you continued working around the city and promptly provided…...