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Hangzhou holds key meeting to explore B&R city cooperation
en.hangzhou.com.cn  2018/12/07 14:45  ehangzhou.gov.cn

More than 150 representatives and government leaders from 20 countries worldwide gathered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, for the first general assembly of the Belt and Road Local Cooperation (BRLC) Committee, on Dec 3.

The assembly, which reviewed the achievements since the committee's establishment, approved the organization structure and leadership and formulated the future work plan, and attracted members from countries including Indonesia, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Italy, Ireland and Croatia.

"The BRLC Committee will provide great opportunities for cities and local governments to upgrade infrastructure and advance economic development, as well as help them to share their experiences in addressing global challenges," said Tri Rismaharini, president of UCLG-ASPAC at the opening ceremony, adding that she hoped the meeting would be a win-win outcome and bring benefits to people of all countries.

Zhou Jiangyong, Party chief of Hangzhou said that the eastern Chinese city is ready to strengthen dialogues and further technical cooperation in urban governance, the improvement of people's lives and ecological protection with the cities involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

"While sharing development opportunities brought by the BRI, we need to make a joint effort," he said.

The BRLC, established in 2017, was jointly initiated by the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries in the framework of the "World City and Local Government Joint Organization" Asia Pacific. The secretariat is headquartered in Hangzhou.

To date, nearly 70 domestic and foreign local governments and organizations have become BRLC members.

Author: Editor:Dong Lixue
 
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