By Alimat Aliyeva Azerbaijan has hosted a high-level roundtable at the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) dedicated to Victory Day, exploring the evolution of human settlements from prehistoric shelters to modern smart cities and sustainable communities.
The discussions brought together diplomats, representatives of international organisations and urban development experts.
He traced the historical development of settlements in Azerbaijan, from the ancient Azykh and Taghlar caves to contemporary smart cities and villages.
She noted that Azerbaijan had identified demining as its 18th national Sustainable Development Goal.
The event concluded with a presentation of traditional Azerbaijani sweets, offering guests an opportunity to experience the country's cultural heritage alongside discussions on its urban development priorities.