Beijing: The main goal of urban development is to ensure that people live in safe, comfortable, and sustainable conditions, Zhang Guoqing, Special Representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Vice Premier of the State Council of China, said during his speech at the opening ceremony of WUF13, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the representative stated that China is currently implementing a new people-centered urbanization policy. He highlighted that the country's urban population is projected to increase from 720 million in 2012 to 950 million by 2025, noting that China has developed the world's largest urban housing system.

It was noted that the per capita living space for the urban population has already exceeded 40 square meters. The Chinese representative emphasized the importance of green transition, urban safety, modern governance, and the preservation of cultural heritage in the urbanization process.

In his speech, he put forward four main proposals, which include ensuring safe and affordable housing, sustainable and secure cities, innovation-driven development, and strengthening international cooperation. He remarked, "We must build safer, more comfortable, greener, and smarter homes."

It was also noted that the integration of artificial intelligence and big data technologies into urban governance is one of the main directions for future urban development.