Azerbaijan attends meeting of CIS Intergovernmental Council for Cooperation in Construction
On October 20, Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, hosted the 47th meeting of the Intergovernmental Council for Cooperation in Construction Activity of the CIS member states.
Operativ Media reports that the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture released the information.
Azerbaijan was represented at the meeting by Dovletkhan Dovletkhanov, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture.
The event covered discussions on the development of the construction sector, improvement of the regulatory framework, spatial planning, "smart city" approaches, the application of digital technologies, and innovative solutions in seismically resilient construction. The participants also emphasized the importance of joint approaches and exchange of experience in addressing pressing challenges in urban planning and construction.
Speaking at the meeting, Dovletkhanov highlighted the practical results of Azerbaijan's cooperation with CIS countries in urban planning. He noted that alongside the exchange of experience, this cooperation encompasses joint projects, including initiatives aimed at restoring the liberated territories of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur.
The deputy chairman drew attention to President Ilham Aliyev's declaration of 2026 as the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture" in Azerbaijan, as well as the outcomes of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku. He noted that the Forum, which brought together nearly 58,000 participants from 176 countries, made a significant contribution to expanding international dialogue and cooperation in sustainable urban development.
Emphasizing Azerbaijan's interest in further developing international cooperation in urban planning, Dovletkhanov invited the meeting participants to the 4th National Urban Planning Forum, to be held in Azerbaijan in 2027.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the 2027 work plans for the Intergovernmental Council, relevant organizations, and commissions, as well as the Council's new rules of procedure, were approved.
