BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. Azerbaijan has established an important international platform for discussing the future of sustainable cities and practical solutions in the field of urbanization, the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, told journalists on the sidelines of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) being held in Baku, TurkicWorld reports.
"The World Urban Forum is a platform for discussing the challenges of urban development. Here, policymakers, local leaders, representatives of the private sector, and civil society together discuss how to make cities more resilient and livable," she said.
According to Maimunah Mohd Sharif, urban development must be not only large-scale, but also accessible, manageable, and sustainable. She emphasized that housing must be closely linked to jobs, education, and the economy, as the remoteness of residential areas contributes to the growth of carbon emissions.
"We need not only agreements and declarations, but also real action after leaders return to their countries. Action is more important than statements alone," the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur added.
