WUF13 made a significant contribution to further strengthening Azerbaijan's international positions, Fatma Yıldırım, a deputy of the Milli Majlis, told APA.
The deputy said that the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku was not only an international event where urbanization and urban planning issues were discussed, but also a vivid example of Azerbaijan's growing international prestige, activeness in multilateral diplomacy and contribution to global initiatives: "The fact that WUF13 brought together more than 57 thousand participants from 176 countries ensured that it was remembered as the largest session in the history of the World Urban Forum. This forum is also of special importance as the second largest international event held in Azerbaijan after COP29. Baku once again acted as an important platform promoting global solidarity, international partnership and multilateral cooperation. This is an indicator of Azerbaijan's growing weight in the system of international relations and its acceptance as a reliable partner. It is not accidental that such a prestigious event is held in Baku. The assignment of WUF13 to Azerbaijan is the result of the high international assessment of our country's achievements in the field of urbanization, sustainable urban planning and modern development models. Azerbaijan is no longer only a regional, but also a global "It is known as a state that takes important initiatives on a large scale and contributes to the realization of these initiatives."
President Ilham Aliyev's far-sighted policy increases Azerbaijan's prestige
Fatma Yildirim noted that the success of international events hosted by Azerbaijan in recent years is the result of the far-sighted policy implemented by President Ilham Aliyev: "Today, Azerbaijan is perceived as a reliable partner, a safe space and an enterprising state on international platforms. COP29, WUF13 and other global events have shown that our country has the organizational capabilities to meet the highest standards. The Leaders' Statements Session, held for the first time within the framework of WUF13 at the initiative of President Ilham Aliyev, further increased the political weight of the forum. The organization of this session can be considered a new stage in the history of the World Urban Forum. The participation of 27 heads of state and government, heads of international organizations and high-level representatives in the event held on May 18 demonstrated the strengthening of Azerbaijan's role as an international dialogue platform."
