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Interesting moments from the final day of WUF13 – PHOTOS

Interesting moments from the final day of WUF13 – PHOTOS

  • 22.05.2026 [19:13]

From Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates

  • 22.05.2026 [19:09]
Greg Munro: Baku successfully combines preservation of historical heritage with modern urban development

Greg Munro: Baku successfully combines preservation of historical heritage with modern urban development

  • 22.05.2026 [19:09]
Slovenian delegate appreciates Azerbaijan’s strong organizational standards and hospitality

Slovenian delegate appreciates Azerbaijan’s strong organizational standards and hospitality

  • 22.05.2026 [19:09]

From Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

  • 22.05.2026 [19:08]

From Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

  • 22.05.2026 [19:07]
Former Executive Director of UN-Habitat: Twelfth Malaysia Plan covers all major topics

Former Executive Director of UN-Habitat: Twelfth Malaysia Plan covers all major topics

  • 22.05.2026 [19:03]
Patricia Scotland: Azerbaijan brings the world together to discuss important issues related to urbanization

Patricia Scotland: Azerbaijan brings the world together to discuss important issues related to urbanization

  • 22.05.2026 [18:53]
Columbian expert: All initiatives implemented by Azerbaijan under the “smart city” concept are commendable

Columbian expert: All initiatives implemented by Azerbaijan under the “smart city” concept are commendable

  • 22.05.2026 [18:52]
Kenyan delegate at WUF13 praises warm hospitality experienced in Azerbaijan

Kenyan delegate at WUF13 praises warm hospitality experienced in Azerbaijan

  • 22.05.2026 [18:48]
Prime Minister Ali Asadov attends CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Ashgabat

Prime Minister Ali Asadov attends CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Ashgabat

  • 22.05.2026 [18:47]
UN Deputy Secretary-General hails Azerbaijan's reconstruction process

UN Deputy Secretary-General hails Azerbaijan's reconstruction process

  • 22.05.2026 [18:45]
Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan is ready to share its experience in the preparations for WUF14

Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan is ready to share its experience in the preparations for WUF14

  • 22.05.2026 [18:41]
Fiona McCluney: Housing problems are not just problems of first-world countries

Fiona McCluney: Housing problems are not just problems of first-world countries

  • 22.05.2026 [18:40]
Amina Mohammed: World Urban Forum is a key global platform on sustainable urbanization

Amina Mohammed: World Urban Forum is a key global platform on sustainable urbanization

  • 22.05.2026 [18:39]
Matt Sykes: A warm attitude in Azerbaijan has become an example for strengthening human ties in urban planning

Matt Sykes: A warm attitude in Azerbaijan has become an example for strengthening human ties in urban planning

  • 22.05.2026 [18:34]
Anar Guliyev: WUF13 has become a global platform for dialogue and partnership

Anar Guliyev: WUF13 has become a global platform for dialogue and partnership

  • 22.05.2026 [18:34]
Élène Levasseur: The main challenge of modern cities is tackling climate change

Élène Levasseur: The main challenge of modern cities is tackling climate change

  • 22.05.2026 [18:26]
Session on “Coalition of builders promoting productive partnerships in the Global South” held at WUF13

Session on “Coalition of builders promoting productive partnerships in the Global South” held at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [18:23]
Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 brought together a record number of participants

Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 brought together a record number of participants

  • 22.05.2026 [18:20]
UN official: Demining will take a long time

UN official: Demining will take a long time

  • 22.05.2026 [18:17]
WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held VIDEO

WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held VIDEO

  • 22.05.2026 [18:05]
Digital transformation of historical cities and “smart reserve” approach discussed at WUF13

Digital transformation of historical cities and “smart reserve” approach discussed at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [17:55]
Multicultural smiles: New photo report from WUF13

Multicultural smiles: New photo report from WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [17:54]
UN-Habitat: Housing is a basic human right that must be prioritized within the global urban agenda

UN-Habitat: Housing is a basic human right that must be prioritized within the global urban agenda

  • 22.05.2026 [17:44]
Ali Asadov: Azerbaijan strengthening its reliable transport-logistics position between Europe and Asia

Ali Asadov: Azerbaijan strengthening its reliable transport-logistics position between Europe and Asia

  • 22.05.2026 [17:44]
Ambassador: I will be happy to welcome everyone in Mexico

Ambassador: I will be happy to welcome everyone in Mexico

  • 22.05.2026 [17:41]
Role of Urban Thinkers Campus Initiative as a global action platform highlighted at WUF13

Role of Urban Thinkers Campus Initiative as a global action platform highlighted at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [17:41]

From Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands

  • 22.05.2026 [17:38]
WUF chairmanship handed over from Azerbaijan to Mexico

WUF chairmanship handed over from Azerbaijan to Mexico

  • 22.05.2026 [17:37]
UN official congratulates Azerbaijan on successful hosting of WUF13

UN official congratulates Azerbaijan on successful hosting of WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [17:34]
Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 features extensive international participation and high activity

Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 features extensive international participation and high activity

  • 22.05.2026 [17:31]
Anaclaudia Rossbach: The outcome of WUF13 will be measured by the implementation of commitments made in Baku

Anaclaudia Rossbach: The outcome of WUF13 will be measured by the implementation of commitments made in Baku

  • 22.05.2026 [17:31]
Mexico begins preparations for WUF14

Mexico begins preparations for WUF14

  • 22.05.2026 [17:29]
WUF13: Discussions held on localizing the global digital compact at the city level

WUF13: Discussions held on localizing the global digital compact at the city level

  • 22.05.2026 [17:25]
Chinese specialist: China has made significant progress and transformation in waste management

Chinese specialist: China has made significant progress and transformation in waste management

  • 22.05.2026 [17:22]
Cuenca showcases its effective waste management experience during WUF13

Cuenca showcases its effective waste management experience during WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [17:12]
Role of strategic environmental assessment in urban planning discussed at WUF13

Role of strategic environmental assessment in urban planning discussed at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [17:06]
Committee Chairman: The letter of intent signed with UN-Habitat will serve to strengthen the forum’s long-term institutional legacy

Committee Chairman: The letter of intent signed with UN-Habitat will serve to strengthen the forum’s long-term institutional legacy

  • 22.05.2026 [17:01]
Energy Minister meets with Energy Ministers of Türkiye and Moldova in Istanbul

Energy Minister meets with Energy Ministers of Türkiye and Moldova in Istanbul

  • 22.05.2026 [17:00]
Panel session on “Housing at the Intersection of Resource Efficiency and Resilience” held at WUF13

Panel session on “Housing at the Intersection of Resource Efficiency and Resilience” held at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [16:59]
Peace is one of key pillars of women's movement, says international expert

Peace is one of key pillars of women's movement, says international expert

  • 22.05.2026 [16:58]
Ambassador: I congratulate Azerbaijan on excellent organization of WUF13

Ambassador: I congratulate Azerbaijan on excellent organization of WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [16:53]
WUF13: Inclusive and climate-resilient housing in focus

WUF13: Inclusive and climate-resilient housing in focus

  • 22.05.2026 [16:52]
UNCTAD Secretary-General commends Azerbaijan’s growing role in regional economic cooperation and connectivity projects

UNCTAD Secretary-General commends Azerbaijan’s growing role in regional economic cooperation and connectivity projects

  • 22.05.2026 [16:51]
Eva García Chueca praises Azerbaijan’s high-level hosting of WUF13

Eva García Chueca praises Azerbaijan’s high-level hosting of WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [16:44]
Baku Urban Award to hold status of only international award presented as part of WUF

Baku Urban Award to hold status of only international award presented as part of WUF

  • 22.05.2026 [16:43]
Anar Guliyev: We highly value the contributions of communities to sustainable development worldwide

Anar Guliyev: We highly value the contributions of communities to sustainable development worldwide

  • 22.05.2026 [16:41]
Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan implementing one of the world’s most ambitious restoration efforts in liberated territories

Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan implementing one of the world’s most ambitious restoration efforts in liberated territories

  • 22.05.2026 [16:41]
Role of green innovation districts in urban development discussed at WUF13

Role of green innovation districts in urban development discussed at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [16:30]