WUF13 in Global Media Spotlight

WUF13 in Baku draws global media attention, focusing on urbanization, sustainable development, and smart city concepts.

BySarah Johnson- Senior Editor

2026-05-19 19:15|Last updated: 2026-05-19 19:18

0

0

WUF13 in Global Media Spotlight — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

The 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku remains a top global media topic for the third consecutive day.

Leading media outlets worldwide highlight the forum as a platform for dialogue on urbanization, sustainable development, and future cities. Baku's high-level organization, President Ilham Aliyev's speech, and the "Smart City" concepts receive special emphasis.

Media from Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and Africa provide extensive coverage.

More News

Hikmat Hajiyev: Azerbaijan landmine victims exceed 3,500

Today / 11:01

|

808

Hikmat Hajiyev: Azerbaijan landmine victims exceed 3,500

Azerbaijan reports over 3,500 landmine victims since 1991. Hikmat Hajiyev highlights 427 new victims since 2020, including 231 civilians.

0

0

Screen time danger for kids increases 4.7 times

Today / 09:03

|

815

Screen time danger for kids increases 4.7 times

Psychological referrals related to screen time increase 4.7 times. A draft law restricting social media registration for children under 16 is discussed in Milli Majlis.

0

0

Two Azerbaijani bodies found in Azov Sea

Today / 07:32

|

560

Two Azerbaijani bodies found in Azov Sea

Bodies of two Azerbaijani citizens found after Azov Sea drone attacks. 19 crew members returning home.

0

0

Jeyhun Bayramov Visits Japan

Today / 05:31

|

250

Jeyhun Bayramov Visits Japan

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov makes an official visit to Japan.

0

0

What Role Will Ankara Play at the Table?

Yesterday / 21:02

|

770

What Role Will Ankara Play at the Table?

German defense minister Pistorius highlights Turkey's role in NATO. Ankara signs $43 billion LNG deal with US to cut Russian dependence.

0

0

Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions in Middle East

Yesterday / 20:31

|

467

Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions in Middle East

Missile strikes escalate tensions in the Middle East. Israel strikes Beirut, Iran retaliates. Region on edge as direct conflict looms.

0

0

Baku-Ankara Energy Project: Reshaping the Region

Yesterday / 19:32

|

992

Baku-Ankara Energy Project: Reshaping the Region

A historic energy project from Baku and Ankara: a new electricity corridor akin to TANAP boosts European security. US supports peace process.

0

0

Baku-Tbilisi strategic dialogue: Istanbul meeting

Yesterday / 19:03

|

666

Baku-Tbilisi strategic dialogue: Istanbul meeting

A strategic dialogue between Baku and Tbilisi was discussed at a trilateral meeting in Istanbul. Jeyhun Bayramov and Maka Botchorishvili met.

0

0

Baku hosts first Azerbaijan-Syria consular consultations

Yesterday / 19:02

|

306

Baku hosts first Azerbaijan-Syria consular consultations

First Azerbaijan-Syria consular consultations held in Baku. Topics include cooperation, digitalization, and repatriation.

0

0

IMO Secretary General offers condolences for Azerbaijani sailors

Yesterday / 18:01

|

399

IMO Secretary General offers condolences for Azerbaijani sailors

IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez offers condolences to Azerbaijan for the tragic deaths of four Azerbaijani sailors in the Sea of Azov.

0

0

Israeli FM: Peace between Baku and Yerevan to boost regional stability

Yesterday / 16:02

|

349

Israeli FM: Peace between Baku and Yerevan to boost regional stability

Israeli FM Gideon Saar stated that peace between Baku and Yerevan will strengthen regional stability and cooperation.

0

0

Jeyhun Bayramov: War Must Be Stopped

Yesterday / 15:32

|

713

Jeyhun Bayramov: War Must Be Stopped

Jeyhun Bayramov gave a statement to Haber Global: War must be stopped and a diplomatic solution found. Press conference after trilateral meeting.

0

0

...