Baku: The main hall for the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) is set to accommodate up to 6,000 participants, APA reports. President Ilham Aliyev recently inspected the ongoing preparations at the Baku Olympic Stadium, where the forum is scheduled to take place from May 17 to 22.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the current level of preparedness at the venue ensures efficient management of high participant traffic, numerous parallel events, and the welcoming of international delegations. The primary discussion and side-event zone spans 3.55 hectares and includes conference rooms designated for thematic sessions, UN events, and bilateral negotiations. The infrastructure is designed to facilitate various official and business meetings concurrently. During the forum’s duration, approximately 300 parallel sessions, meetings, and events are anticipated to occur daily.