WENZHOU CONFERENCE ON MARITIME SILK ROAD HIGHLIGHTS COOPERATION, INNOVATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the Maritime Silk Road marks another significant milestone with the 2024 Mayors Exchange Conference on Maritime Silk Road City Influence, taking place in the historic port city of Wenzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province for three days until Dec 1. 

This conference serves as a key platform to promote the Silk Road Spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, and mutual benefits among cities along the Maritime Silk Road.

A highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the 2024 top 10 influential cities along the Maritime Silk Road, showcasing the accomplishments and charm of Chinese cities, according to a statement.

Wenzhou, with its rich 2,200-year history as a thriving port city, is a perfect host for the conference. The city’s Shuomen Ancient Port, uncovered through archaeology in 2021, underscores Wenzhou's historical importance to the Maritime Silk Road.

The conference will feature various events and activities that aim to establish a new international platform for communication and cooperation, with the Maritime Silk Road cities as the carrier, to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, arts, science education, healthcare, sports, and tourism.

Wenzhou, continuing its role as a bridge for East-West exchange, is committed to innovation and urban development. The city has attracted high-level international institutions and is expanding its transportation infrastructure to enhance connectivity.

It also boasts 30 sister cities, many along the Maritime Silk Road, and has been recognised for its contributions to international relations.

During this year's conference, Wenzhou will continue to invite officials from selected representative cities along the Maritime Silk Road to share their experiences in urban development through roundtable discussions, aiming to explore new opportunities for international cooperation.

The conference will also release a consensus on cultural exchange and innovative cooperation among Maritime Silk Road Cities, reinforcing the importance of the Silk Road spirit in the 21st century and fostering new opportunities for mutual benefit.

Wenzhou aims to use this conference to strengthen ties with other cities and build a brighter future for the Maritime Silk Road.

-- BERNAMA