OTS member states sign urban planning memorandum

A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in urban and spatial planning and sustainable development has been signed between member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) during the 13th session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku.

Report informs that the ceremony took place during the High-Level Urban Dialogue of the Organization of Turkic States, which began its work at the Azerbaijan pavilion at the Urban Expo exhibition.

The event brought together high-level representatives from governments, municipalities, the private sector, academia and civil society to continue joint urbanization efforts by OTS member and observer states. Discussions focus on urbanization issues in the region and ways to address key urban challenges.