The format of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum 13 differs from that of previous sessions, Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, said during the forum in Baku.
Report quotes her as saying the event has brought together a highly diverse range of partners.
"For the first time, the forum is attended by heads of state and heads of government. Among the participants there are also former heads of state and government, as well as former ministers. We have gathered ministers on an unprecedented scale. In addition, we have brought together specialists, experts, and thinkers," she said.