Baku hosts media briefing ahead of World Urban Forum 13

A media briefing was held in Baku to ensure effective communication in the lead-up to the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).

During the session, journalists received detailed information about WUF13 and had the opportunity to engage with key officials, including representatives from the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, the Media Development Agency, the Audiovisual Council, the Press Council, the WUF13 Operational Company in Azerbaijan, and UN-Habitat, Caliber.Az reports per local media. 

The forum, which will take place from May 17–22, 2026, is expected to attract global participants from government, civil society, and the private sector to discuss sustainable urban development.

Media representatives interested in attending WUF13 can register through UN-Habitat’s official registration portal.

By Sabina Mammadli