Georgian PM to feature at World Urban Summit in Baku

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze will participate in the World Urban Summit hosted in Baku, in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

The head of the Georgian government is scheduled to deliver a speech at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum.

A meeting between Irakli Kobakhidze and the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, is also planned.

During the summit, world leaders will discuss ways to address the global housing crisis caused by climate change and conflicts, which is considered one of the key prerequisites for sustainable and inclusive urban development.

More than 180 countries are represented at the summit, including state leaders, major business representatives, urban planners, and real estate developers.