On the penultimate day of the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, AzerNEWS had the honor to talk with former President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mladen Ivanic, who spoke about the importance of informal global platforms, Azerbaijan’s growing international role, and lessons from post-war reconstruction that could be relevant for the rebuilding of Karabakh:

- Beyond visibility and diplomacy, how can forums like WUF13 create measurable impact for cities and communities?

- “As a former president, I can tell you there is a big difference between formal meetings and meetings like this. In formal meetings, many people speak without real essence, without soul, without real commitment. Very often, they become general discussions and general statements.

But at meetings like this, you can have more honest discussions, more honest sharing of opinions and........

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