WUF13 Third Day Kicks Off

WUF13 third day kicks off in Baku. Over 160 events, discussions and solutions. Jointly organized by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan.

ByHenry Walker- Senior Editor

Today / 03:00|Last updated: Today / 03:02

WUF13 Third Day Kicks Off — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

The third day of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) has started in Baku.

Today, discussions on various topics will be held, and solutions to problems will be proposed.

Over 160 events are planned for the day.

Recall that yesterday the official opening ceremony took place, and President Ilham Aliyev addressed the forum.

WUF13 is organized jointly by the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Government of Azerbaijan.

The forum, themed 'Homes for All: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Settlements', runs until May 22.

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