OTS leaders to take active part in WUF13

The leaders of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States confirmed their active participation in the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which will be held in Baku from May 17 to 22, as stated in the Turkistan Declaration adopted today following the informal OTS summit, according to Report's correspondent in Turkistan.

"We emphasize the strategic importance of sustainable urban and spatial development, including through the use of digital technologies, innovative solutions and data-driven approaches, as well as urban planning aimed at promoting inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable cities and communities. We confirm our intention to take an active part in WUF13, which will be held in the Republic of Azerbaijan from May 17 to 22, 2026, under the theme ‘Housing for Peace: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Communities,'" the declaration states.

According to the document, the signatories also agreed to intensify efforts to harmonize the legal framework in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, including through TURKPA.

The leaders highly praised the activities of the Regional Acceleration Center of the International Telecommunication Union, established in Azerbaijan in November 2025, and emphasized its importance for the development of digital innovation, support for startup ecosystems, and the promotion of digital transformation in Azerbaijan and the wider region.

The document notes that the center's main goal is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship capacity, enhance cooperation within the ecosystem, and accelerate digital transformation both in the region and beyond.