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Urban Forum

Euronews highlights legacy of WUF13 in Baku - VIDEO

Euronews has aired a special report highlighting the outcomes and legacy of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), which was held in Baku and brought together thousands of participants from around the world.

30 May 2026-23:05
After WUF13, Baku turns urban agenda Into global political message

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

26 May 2026-16:06
How Azerbaijan turned urban diplomacy into a global political platform

In international affairs, some events follow protocol, generate headlines for a few days, and gradually fade from public attention. Others manage to reshape the framework through which global challenges are discussed.

25 May 2026-06:01
WUF13 in Baku: When urban policy became global diplomacy

24 May 2026-10:18
WUF13 in Baku: Azerbaijan’s rising role in global urban agenda

Editor's note: Aysel Mammadzada is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

23 May 2026-18:08
Azerbaijan’s urban development experience is becoming part of the global agenda

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

23 May 2026-17:35
Inside the D-8’s historic five-pronged strategy at WUF13

Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), paid his first official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan (17-20 May) since assuming his position in January 2026. Upon the invitation of the Honourable President His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, the Secretary General participated in the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku. He also attended the D-8 High-Level Energy and Urban Dialogue organized on the sidelines of WUF and met with senior members of the Azerbaijan Government.

23 May 2026-12:37
The Baku Effect: How global media is reacting to the historic WUF13 summit - PHOTOS

By organizing a prestigious event like the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) at the highest level, Azerbaijan has once again successfully overcome a major international test. The successful execution of this prestigious event demonstrated to the entire world not only Azerbaijan’s high organizational capability but also its creative approach to global urban planning challenges, social settlement, and urbanization issues. Throughout the six days of the forum, Azerbaijan's experience based on scientific and technological innovations – particularly the "smart city," "smart village," and "green zone" projects implemented in the liberated territories – won special acclaim from the international community.

23 May 2026-12:03
WUF chairmanship handed over from Azerbaijan to Mexico

22 May 2026-17:57
WUF13 panel session: From Belem to Busan - strengthening urban resilience to sea level rise

22 May 2026-16:44