Mirziyoyev: Over 300 million people lack shelter

Shavkat Mirziyoyev at WUF13 in Baku: Over 300 million people lack shelter. Urbanization is a global challenge.

ByHarper Clark- Senior Editor

2026-05-18 11:18|Last updated: 2026-05-18 11:19

Mirziyoyev: Over 300 million people lack shelter — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke at the WUF13 Leaders Summit in Baku.

He stated that over 300 million people worldwide have no shelter. Urbanization is threatening global stability.

Mirziyoyev noted that 3 billion people lack adequate housing. Climate change and economic crises are driving migration.

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