Arkadag: Deryageldi Orazov, Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan, emphasized the crucial role of cities in the global economy during his remarks at the World Urban Forum 13 Leaders' Statements. He stated that urbanization is a significant process shaping cities into complex systems that integrate people, space, and technology.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Orazov expressed his sincere wishes for the success of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, which is recognized as a leading global event on sustainable urban development. He also expressed hope that the forum would provide greater opportunities for the initiatives related to urbanization and the evolving nature of cities in the global economic landscape.