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Baku sees UN, Azerbaijan flag-raising ceremony for WUF13 PHOTO

17 May 2026 15:42

An official flag-raising ceremony was held in Baku as part of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13).

During the event, the flags of the United Nations and the Republic of Azerbaijan were raised, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

The ceremony marked the formal opening of the forum and highlighted its strong international significance.

WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 to 22.

By Jeyhun Aghazada

Caliber.Az

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