A delegation from the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture is participating in the Second World Summit on Social Development, held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6, the Committee told APA.
Committee Chairman Anar Guliyev delivered a speech at the session “Affordable Housing as a Foundation for Social Development” held within the framework of the Summit and emphasized that housing policy is one of the main pillars for social welfare and inclusive development. It was noted that Azerbaijan’s national housing policy considers housing as a fundamental pillar for inclusive development and social stability. One of the important directions of our strategy is the gradual resettlement of internally displaced persons in Karabakh and East Zangazur and the creation of sustainable, livable cities.
It was also noted that Azerbaijan has been elected co-chair of the Intergovernmental Working Group of UN-Habitat on “Adequate Housing for All” and will continue to actively contribute to promoting fair and sustainable housing policy within this initiative.
For the continuation of discussions in this direction, the World Urban Forum (WUF13), to be held in Baku from May 17 to 22, 2026, will serve as an important global platform. In conclusion, Anar Guliyev invited all partners and countries to come together in Baku for this international event on the theme “Housing for All: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Settlements.”
