The opening ceremony of the "World Mayor Dialogue · SCO Summit Cities" event was held in Tianjin on the 8th. Mayors, ambassadors to China, and experts from think tanks from different countries gathered in Tianjin to discuss how SCO countries can expand consensus and further deepen practical cooperation in areas such as connectivity, economic and trade investment, green development, and cultural exchanges in the current context. Cui Li, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Committee for Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, stated at the opening ceremony that among the SCO countries, the unique cultural style, inclusive spirit, and thriving culture of cities provide inexhaustible impetus for strengthening urban friendly cooperation. In his speech, the Mayor of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Abik Zhunushalyev, stated that this event holds significant symbolic importance and has played an important role in establishing open, honest, and constructive interactions between cities. During this event, Chinese practices and experiences were repeatedly mentioned by the attending guests. Parvina Nematova, a member of the Dushanbe City Council in Tajikistan and director of the Southeast Asian Countries Department at the Institute of Asia Europe Studies of the Tajikistan National Academy of Sciences, said that among the more than 20 "smart city" projects in Tajikistan, Dushanbe actively draws on the experience of Chinese cities, including Tianjin; Gulnar Shaimernova, Director of the Kazakhstan China Research Center, stated that the profound cultural ties and close cultural exchanges between Kazakhstan and China not only provide unique advantages for urban collaborative governance, but also form a foundation for mutual trust and understanding between the two sides. We firmly believe that urban cooperation will play an important role in promoting ecological and environmental protection, digital transformation, transportation interconnection, cultural tourism, urban planning, and other fields. The exchange of experience and innovative solutions will benefit hundreds of millions of people. ”Zhanesh Kane, Deputy Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said. Today's gathering is also an agreement for us to share the mission. ”Shen Lei, member of the Standing Committee of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department, stated that Tianjin is willing to always join hands with cities from all over the world in an open manner, deeply cultivate and work on the broad stage of international cooperation, jointly write the answer to the era of high-quality urban development, and contribute more urban strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind. During the "World Mayor Dialogue · SCO Summit Cities" event, a mayor themed dialogue meeting with the theme of "Harmony and Coexistence: Regional Collaborative Governance and Regional Integration" was also held, as well as the launch ceremony for the collection of works on "Growing Together with SCO". Representatives from Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries gathered together to deeply explore the experience and path of green, smart, and resilient city construction, and to "learn from" China's urban governance. (New Society)