Baku hosts opening ceremony of 13th UN World Urban Forum: LIVE

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Baku hosts opening ceremony of 13th UN World Urban Forum: LIVE PHOTO

18 May 2026 11:52

The official opening ceremony of the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) is currently underway in the Azerbaijani capital.

Baku hosts opening ceremony of 13th UN World Urban Forum: LIVE

Baku hosts opening ceremony of 13th UN World Urban Forum: LIVE PHOTO

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