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Within WUF13, D-8 High-Level Energy and Urban Dialogue was held

... urbanization, energy security challenges, and climate change, green and smart cities were no longer only development models, but also key drivers of the global energy transition. It was noted that Azerbaijan was advancing its green energy agenda as a strategic priority, and was implementing large-scale renewable energy and cross-border energy co ...

Notes placement of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan

... On May 20 and 21, 2026, an auction will be held at the Baku Stock Exchange to place notes of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan. We inform you that the collection of orders during the auction will be organized from 11:00 to 11:30. Information about the release parameters of the notes is given in the table below: T ...

Energy Minister: The cities of the future will create more value with less energy

... n titled Cities at the Heart of Connectivity: Urban Reconstruction and Regional Cooperation held within the framework of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). The Minister stated that Azerbaijan’s hosting of another major global platform after COP29 confirms that the country is not only an active contributor to the energy secu ...

A Landmark Event in the History of the World Urban Forum: Leaders’ Statements Session Held at Azerbaijan’s Initiative

... nternational organizations, and heads of government institutions. For the first time in the history of the World Urban Forum, a Leaders’ Statements Session was organized at the initiative of Azerbaijan. This initiative marked an important step toward increasing the political significance of the global sustainable urban development agenda a ...

Baku in the spotlight of the World: Azerbaijan is among the leaders of modern urban development

... The 13th Session of the World Urban Forum held in Baku became a presentation to the world of Azerbaijan’s philosophy of development, state determination, and national identity. In his opening speech at the forum, President Ilham Aliyev once again demonstrated that, for Azerbaijan, urban development is not merely about constructing buildings & ...

Within the WUF13, the Energy Minister met with Pakistan`s Federal Minister for Climate Affairs

... bazov and Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan Musadik Masood Malik. At the meeting, it was emphasized that fraternal and high political relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan have made a significant contribution to the development of energy cooperation. The issues on the agenda for the development of ...

Yelo Bank supports the "Sound of Land" cultural program at Baku Urban Week

... As part of Baku Urban Week, a special cultural program titled "Sound of Land" was held on the grounds of the Jafar Jabbarly "Azerbaijanfilm" studio. Serving as a significant milestone ahead of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), this project was realized with the support of Yelo Bank alongside other partners, and ...

Minister Rashad Nabiyev Meets Slovak Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization

... rmatization of the Slovak Republic. The meeting focused on cooperation in the fields of digitalization, innovation, and urban development. The Slovak side expressed interest in cooperation with Azerbaijan in the areas of e-government, “SİMA Signature,” and electronic signature solutions. It was agreed to initiate expert-level dis ...

Mastercard Named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2026 List

... es such as tokenization, authentication, and real-time fraud prevention, Mastercard ensures that new forms of commerce are built on trust. Mastercard continues to work closely with partners across Azerbaijan to support the development of a modern digital economy — ensuring that new, more intelligent forms of commerce are accessible, secure ...

Azerbaijan Pavilion Opens to Visitors at WUF13 Urban Expo

... The Azerbaijan pavilion is now welcoming visitors at Urban Expo, held within the framework of the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). As the largest national showcase featured at the exhibition, the Azerbaijan pavilion spans 1,500 square metres and presents the country’s contemporary vision for urban planning and sustainab ...

Bolt Hosts the First Azerbaijan Safety Conference in Baku Ahead of WUF 2026

... Bolt organized the first Azerbaijan Safety Conference at Sea Breeze Resort in Baku. The event brought together representatives of government institutions, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA), AZCON, the Ministry of Economy, and the Small and Medium Bu ...

Azerbaijan and Türkiye has signed Cooperation Agreement on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

... As part of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, a meeting took place between Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and President of COP31 Murat Kurum. The meeting was also attended by COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev. During the discussions, it wa ...

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