Baku: Baku has emerged as a major center for international events, according to Melvine Wajiri, Chief Executive Officer of the Africa-based non-governmental organization 'People Empowering People.' Wajiri made this statement to APA during the World Urban Forum 13, which was held in the Azerbaijani capital.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Wajiri highlighted that events like the World Urban Forum 13 and COP29 are significant milestones for Baku. She noted that Baku is steadily transforming into a key hub for global gatherings, which reflects positively on the efforts of the Azerbaijani government.

Wajiri expressed her appreciation for the World Urban Forum 13 being hosted in Baku, emphasizing its role as a platform for fostering global cooperation. She remarked that the main objectives of such forums are to facilitate cooperation, networking, and resource sharing, as well as to meet new people. Platforms like this, she added, are crucial for advancing smarter city initiatives and contributing to global progress.