Baku: Anacl¡udia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, announced that WUF13 brought together a record number of participants and emphasized a strong unified message for housing. During the official closing press conference of the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13), Rossbach highlighted the significance of this event as a decisive moment for the housing sector, urging a shift from incremental progress to structural transformation.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Rossbach stressed that the message from Baku is clear and unambiguous. She called for the coming decade to focus on faster implementation, broader action, and tangible improvements in people's lives. Her remarks underscored the urgency and necessity for concerted efforts in addressing housing challenges globally.