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More than 53,000 people participated in WUF13

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More than 53,000 people, including those participating online, have attended the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku so far. elchi reports that this was stated by Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture and national coordinator for WUF13. “The foundation for future cooperation has been […]
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The closing ceremony of WUF13 will be held today

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On May 22, 2026, at 15:00, the closing ceremony of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held. “Elchi” reports that, in this regard, the transportation of event participants from Transport Exchange Centers to the WUF13 venue will be provided until 13:00. Those who will visit the event venue or attend […]
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Special Representative: We aim to turn Kalbajar into a highly developed region

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The restoration work being carried out in Kalbajar today is the restoration of historical justice. elchi reports that this was stated by Bashir Hajiyev, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Kalbajar district, at the event titled “Lachin & Kalbajar: The road from urbicide and post-conflict reconstruction” held within the framework […]
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President’s special representative: Lachin and Kalbajar are being rebuilt, new residential neighborhoods are being established

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Life is returning to Lachin step by step. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by Masim Mammadov, the Special Representative of the President in the Lachin district, which is part of the East Zangezur economic region, at the event titled “Lachin-Kalbajar: The path from urbicide and conflict to post-conflict reconstruction” held within the framework of […]
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More than 800 media representatives are operating at WUF13

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More than 800 media representatives are operating in Baku to cover the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13). “Elchi” reports that this was stated by Katerina Bezgachina, Director of Communications at the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), during the daily press briefing organized for media representatives within the framework of WUF13. She […]
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More than 38,000 participants from 175 countries attended WUF13

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More than 38,000 participants from 175 countries attended WUF13. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by Yekaterina Bezgachina, Head of Communications at UN-Habitat, during the daily media briefing held within the framework of WUF13. She stated that during the first four days of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), more than 38,000 participants from over 175 […]
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Saudi Arabia representative: There is a tourist influx from Gulf countries to Azerbaijan

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The relations between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan are very ancient and long-term. elchi reports that this was stated by Hasan Alattas, an official from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program, at the event on “Developing Development Programs in Conflict Zones” held within the framework of WUF13. He noted that through the Saudi Fund for Development, […]
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Deputy Minister: 58 thousand families in Azerbaijan have become homeowners through the mortgage mechanism

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58 thousand families in Azerbaijan have become homeowners through the mortgage mechanism. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by Anar Karimov, First Deputy Minister of Finance of Azerbaijan, at the “A New Deal for Housing Finance” session held within the framework of WUF13. He stated that housing policy is not only about buildings, but also […]