Libyan official: Baku is an example of harmony between authenticity and modernity
Baku represents an example of the interrelation between originality and modernity, stated the Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi, at the Leaderschr("39") Summit organized for the first time within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, Olaylar informs.
"On the occasion of our meeting at this important United Nations (UN) event, we express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev, to friendly Azerbaijan and its people, who are hosting this session. Baku represents an example of the interrelation between originality and modernity, as well as between heritage and a future-oriented vision in the field of urban development," he noted.
The guest also thanked the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for its continuous efforts in strengthening international cooperation in addressing the challenges of urban communities, as well as for its ongoing activities in creating modern platforms and tools: "The Global Events Management System, which stands at the forefront of these tools, reflects a progressive approach aimed at increasing international participation and facilitating coordination and interaction between government institutions and experts working on urban development projects."
"The theme of this yearchr("39")s forum, chr("39")Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities,chr("39") is not merely the title of an international event; on the contrary, it is a global call to reconsider the future of cities and how to ensure peoplechr("39")s right to safe, dignified, and sustainable housing. Today, the world faces a growing housing crisis affecting billions of people amid deepening social inequalities, increasing impacts of climate change, rapid urban growth, and rising migration and forced displacement indicators. Consequently, housing provision is no longer a narrow-scope issue; it has become a fundamental pillar of stability, development, and public security. In Libya, we fully recognize the importance of building more resilient, inclusive, and equitable cities," Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi added.