Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee and Former Serbian President Discuss WUF13 Preparations


Baku: Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of Azerbaijan, met with Boris Tadic, former President of Serbia and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC).



According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting focused on preparations for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is scheduled to be held in Baku in 2026. The discussion highlighted the importance of NGIC’s participation in the event, emphasizing the collaborative efforts required for successful organization.



The conversation also covered the NGIC Annual Meeting, planned for January 15-16, 2026, in Geneva. The two leaders exchanged views on joint initiatives and opportunities for cooperation within the framework of this upcoming meeting, aiming to strengthen ties and enhance collaborative ventures.



Anar Guliyev noted that preparations for WUF13, scheduled to take place in Baku from May 17 to 22, 2026, are currently underway. As the national coordinator of WUF13, he is actively engaged in holding official meetings to advance the forum’s organization and ensure its success.