This week, against the backdrop of this year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, city leaders from across the SCO region have converged on China’s Tianjin for the inaugural Global Mayors Dialogue – SCO Summit Cities. Over 350 representatives from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, along with experts and media delegates, have kicked off a multi-day event grounded in openness, inclusiveness and integrated development.
At the heart of the discussions is the question: how can summit cities join forces to tackle shared urban challenges, harness digital innovation and drive cross-border growth? Delegates are exchanging success stories on public transport upgrades in Central Asia, exploring strategies for transnational trade hubs and debating the role of smart technologies in boosting local resilience.
The event’s inclusive agenda opened with panel sessions on cross-city collaboration, followed by hands-on workshops on integrated infrastructure planning and cultural exchange programs. By spotlighting real-world case studies and data-driven insights, mayors and urban experts are charting a roadmap for more connected, adaptive cities within the SCO network.
Organizers say the Global Mayors Dialogue will strengthen cooperation ahead of the SCO Summit, setting the stage for a unified approach to urban development across member states. Attendees are expected to endorse a joint statement outlining next steps for pilot projects, knowledge-sharing networks and digital platforms that keep cities in sync long after the closing ceremony.
For young global citizens, tech innovators and digital nomads alike, Tianjin’s gathering offers a front-row seat to how urban centers can collaborate on a global scale. From integrated infrastructure to inclusive governance, the conversations here are shaping the cities of tomorrow.
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SCO representatives gather in Tianjin to deepen cooperation
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