Japarov: Azerbaijan organized WUF13 at highest level

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has expressed gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the impeccable organization of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, according to Report.

"I would like to thank President Ilham Aliyev and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan for the warm welcome and for organizing the WUF13 forum at the highest level," Japarov said at the WUF13 Leaders' Summit.

Japarov also emphasized that WUF13 is a unique platform for discussing issues of urbanization, sustainable development, climate change, and affordable housing.

"We are responsible for creating decent living conditions for our citizens. Cities have become centers of economic development, innovation, and human capital. At the same time, cities are the first to face the consequences of climate change, infrastructure overload, housing problems, and security issues. That is why housing development and housing construction remain a priority for Kyrgyzstan," he said.

The president of Kyrgyzstan recalled that by 2025, more than 1.8 million square meters of housing had been commissioned in the country.

He also noted that Bishkek has significant experience in implementing urban governance reform.

"The city's infrastructure is being modernized, and public transportation is being updated. We are paying special attention to greening the city and improving energy efficiency. At the end of last year, the first waste recycling plant in Central Asia was opened in Bishkek," he said.

Japarov also invited forum participants to visit Kyrgyzstan's exhibition pavilion at WUF13.

"I am confident that this forum will yield best practices in developing solutions to ensure the sustainable well-being and prosperity of our countries. We are convinced that through joint efforts, we will be able to build inclusive and comfortable cities for future generations, where people, nature, and progress exist in harmony," he said.