WUF13 opens in Baku with focus on housing, resilience and global urban reform
The 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku with ministers, UN officials and urban policy leaders. Participants call for ...
The 'Victory' show featuring Karabakh horses at the 'Imaret' Historical and Architectural Museum Complex in Aghdam was watched by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Guests at the event included President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, and the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ersin Tatar, as well as participants of the 17th ECO summit.
The event was held ahead of the ECO summit on 3-4 July, in Khankendi which will welcome the heads of state and government of the ECO for the first time.
The visit began with a brief conversation over tea, followed by the 'Victory' show showcasing the Karabakh horses.
Performances featured a military orchestra playing national music pieces and dances by the 'Sərhədçi' dance ensemble.
The State Border Service’s cavalry unit displayed acts of bravery and skill on Karabakh horses, captivating the audience. The riders demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout the show.
After the 'Victory' show, the guests toured the city of Aghdam by bus.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
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The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum will open in Baku on Sunday, bringing together government representatives, city leaders, urban planners, international organisations, businesses and civil society to discuss the future of sustainable urban development.
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