City leaders from SCO members gathered on July 8 in Tianjin in the Chinese mainland for the Global Mayors Dialogue – SCO Summit Cities, spotlighting fresh avenues for urban collaboration.
SCO Deputy Secretary-General Janesh Kain emphasized that cooperation between cities will be a game-changer in driving sustainable development. Key focus areas include:
- Ecological protection: Partnering on green infrastructure and pollution control to safeguard shared ecosystems.
- Digital transformation: Sharing best practices in smart city tech, e-governance, and data-driven planning.
- Transportation interconnection: Enhancing regional mobility through cross-border rail, road, and logistics networks.
- Cultural tourism: Jointly promoting heritage sites, creative collaborations, and immersive experiences.
- Urban planning: Exchanging strategies for resilient, inclusive, and future-ready cityscapes.
By laying this foundation, SCO cities aim to build a vibrant urban ecosystem where policy innovation meets real-world impact. With a young, digitally savvy generation driving change, these partnerships could redefine city life across regions.
Next steps include pilot projects, knowledge exchanges, and targeted investments. Urban changemakers and global citizens will be watching closely.
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SCO official: SCO cities lay foundation for new forms of cooperation
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