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SOCAR President Meets with President of the Republic of Kenya

... the Republic of Kenya. During the meeting, the President of Kenya was provided with detailed information on SOCAR’s strategic objectives and the energy projects implemented by the company in Azerbaijan and beyond. The parties also reviewed opportunities for cooperation across various segments of the energy sector and exchanged views on ...

Ministers convene at WUF13 to accelerate action on housing and the New Urban Agenda

... entatives from across the world gathered at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) for the Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda, held under the chairmanship of the Republic of Azerbaijan, placing housing at the centre of discussions on inclusion, economic opportunity and climate resilience. “As we open today’s ...

First Day of WUF13 Marked by Ministerial Meeting, Flag Raising Ceremony and Assembly Sessions

... h session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), hosted in Baku, officially opened on 17 May. Among the key events on the opening day was the Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda, convened under Azerbaijan’s chairmanship and introduced as a new initiative within the WUF13 programme. Attended by representatives from more than 100 countrie ...

Kazakh Folk Band “Turan” Performs Lecture-Concert at BSU

... “Turan,” known as a musical ambassador of the Turkic world, was held at Baku State University (BSU). The event was organized by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and dedicated to Azerbaijan’s Independence Day. Opening the event, President of the Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, congratulated the Azerbaijani peo ...

WUF13 Opens in Baku Tomorrow

... The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), jointly organised by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, will open on 17 May in Baku. Proceedings will formally commence with the WUF13 Flag Raising Ceremony, during which the flags of the United Nations and the Repu ...

Ilham Aliyev received Executive Director of UN Human Settlements Programme

... On May 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Anacláudia Rossbach. Anacláudia Rossbach said that she was deeply impressed by the preparations she observed in Baku for the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum. She commend ...

Our gymnasts finished the tournament with 17 medals

... r age categories. Representing our country in the senior women’s category were Nazanin Teymurova, Deniz Aliyeva, Ayten Mammadova, and Khadija Abbaszada. In the junior women’s category, Azerbaijan was represented by Albina Aliyeva, Leyla Mammadzada, Aynaz Majidzada, and Lala Zamanli. In the men’s competition, Rasul Ahmadzada, ...

WUF13 Urban Expo sets participation record with global showcase of housing solutions

... The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), taking place from 17 to 22 May 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will feature the largest Urban Expo in WUF history – transforming the Baku Olympic Stadium into a global showcase of innovation, collaboration and solutions for sustainable urban development. Spanning 3.5 hectares, the Expo wil ...

Baku Stock Exchange participated in a panel discussion on Sustainable Finance

... On May 15, 2026, the Baku Stock Exchange participated at a panel discussion on Sustainable Finance hosted by British Chamber of Commerce Azerbaijan Sustainability and Energy Committee The discussion featured representatives from the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Business Development Fund , Baku Stock Exchange, ...

Ministry of Justice Services Now Available on the “MyGov” Platform

... In line with the implementation of the “Action Plan for the Acceleration of Digital Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026–2028” approved by President Ilham Aliyev, targeted measures are being carried out by the Ministry of Justice. In this regard, as part of the provision of digital public services through a unifie ...

Measures Undertaken to Improve Internet Infrastructure and Enhance Connectivity Discussed

... ing Group, as well as representatives of the private sector. In his opening remarks, the head of the Working Group, Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Samaddin Asadov, noted that Azerbaijan’s utilities sector, particularly internet services, had been assessed with high results in the World Bank’s Business Ready (B-R ...

BSU Introduces New Book on Urban Development and Sustainable Cities

... The editor-in-chief of the publication is Musa Marjanli, Director of the BSU Center for Cultural Heritage Studies. Published by IRS Publishing House, the book explores the history of urbanization in Azerbaijan, the development of ancient cities, and the transformation of Baku into a global energy and urban center. The publication also highlight ...

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