Global Mayors Convene in Hangzhou to Discuss Sustainable Urban Development

Mayors and representatives from 24 cities share insights on urban governance and sign cooperation agreements.

The 9th Hangzhou International Sister City Mayors Conference focused on urban governance and sustainable development.
Mayors from 15 countries participated, sharing experiences and discussing future challenges and trends.
Hangzhou showcased its digital innovation in urban governance, including real-time traffic monitoring and efficient scheduling.
Agreements for future cooperation were signed, including a memorandum with Western Greece and a letter of intent with Isfahan, Iran.
Hangzhou's commitment to cultural heritage preservation was highlighted, with three world cultural heritage sites and ongoing efforts to integrate heritage with urban development.