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A city tour was organized for foreign media representatives in Baku within the framework of WUF13

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Within the framework of the Thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), a media tour of Baku’s cultural and historical sites was organized for foreign media representatives visiting our country, co-organized by the Media Development Agency and the WUF13 Azerbaijan Operating Company. “Elchi” reports that on May 20, media representatives from Italy, China, Russia, […]
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Baku Urban Award established

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The Government of Azerbaijan and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) are establishing a new global award in the field of sustainable urban development – the Baku Urban Award. elchi reports that the official presentation ceremony of the new international award, the Baku Urban Award, established at the initiative of the Government of the Republic […]
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Important decisions made at the first official meeting of the Global South Youth Platform

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At the international conference titled “Global South Youth Platform: The Role of Youth in Urban Planning in the Decolonization Process,” organized by the Baku Initiative Group, important decisions regarding the platform’s operational directions, future priorities, and international cooperation opportunities were adopted within the framework of the first official meeting of the Global South Youth Platform. […]
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Ismail Serageldin: Azerbaijan makes a significant contribution to plastic recycling and projects implemented in this direction

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“I am proud of Azerbaijan’s initiatives regarding plastic recycling and the fight against pollution.” elchi reports that Nizami Ganjavi International Center co-chair Ismail Serageldin said this during the session “Combating Plastic Pollution: Promoting Livable Cities and Circular Economy” held within the framework of WUF13. He stated that the volume of plastic in the oceans is […]
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UN-Habitat head: Azerbaijan co-chairs the working group on the transformation of informal settlements

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For the transformation of informal settlements, it is essential to officially recognize these areas and implement integrated solutions that encompass all sectors. elchi reports that this was stated by Anaclaudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), during her speech at the dialogue session titled “Transforming Informal Settlements and Slums: Housing […]
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Transformation of informal settlements discussed at WUF13

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On the next day of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, a dialogue session titled “Transformation of informal settlements and slums: housing provision for the world” was organized. elchi reports that the session is attended by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach, as well as government officials […]
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This shows that our ancestors had talent

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Baku clearly demonstrates, in terms of both antiquity and novelty, as well as the preservation of historical heritage and the development of modern urban planning, that our ancestors had talent and that we are preserving our historical and architectural heritage. “Elchi” reports that President Ilham Aliyev said these words during his speech at the opening […]
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Guests visiting our country for the first time… – President

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During these days spent in Baku, many of our guests, those visiting for the first time, will get to know our country better and become more closely acquainted with the work being done in the field of urban planning in Azerbaijan. elchi reports that President Ilham Aliyev expressed this opinion during his speech at the […]