Ilsur Metshin speaks at a meeting of the UCLG Presidency

Emilia Saiz has been re-elected to the post of UCLG Secretary General

Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan, President of the UCLG Eurasia section, President of the UN Advisory Committee on Local Authorities, took part in a meeting of the UCLG Presidency online. It extended the term of office of the Secretary General of the organization, Emilia Saiz. The participants of the meeting were greeted by Ugur Ibrahim Altay, the President of UCLG.

This year, the World Organization United Cities and Local Governments celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Eurasia section was established on April 2, 2004 in Kazan.

“The goals of sustainable development are being mastered, climate initiatives, principles of responsible consumption and production are being promoted. Today we unite more than 800 municipalities of the Eurasian region countries and continue developing, defending the interests of local authorities in Eurasia and strengthening the global municipal movement,”- the head of the city noted.

According to Ilsur Metshin, despite the difficult international situation, the unity of the organization remains consistent. The participants set common goals to create favorable conditions in cities and develop international municipal movement.

“I am grateful to all the members of the Presidency and Secretary General Emilia Saiz mutual maintaining the unity of the organization, for supporting the common goals of the UCLG,”- the President of the Eurasia section of the organization noted.

Last year, UCLG-Eurasia held retreats on sustainable development goals in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia. The contribution to the achievements of the association was personally made by the UCLG Secretary General, Emilia Saiz. The head of the city noted its invaluable role in maintaining the unity of the organization in difficult geopolitical conditions.

“In many ways, our achievements demonstrate our work and efforts invested personally by Emilia. The time has come to extend her term of office as Secretary General of UCLG. If Emilia Saiz agrees to continue working for the benefit of the organization, we are ready to support this candidacy on behalf of the cities of Eurasia,”- Ilsur Metshin addressed the Secretary General of UCLG.

Next, Emilia Saiz made a report on the state of the organization. The meeting participants also discussed the priorities of the UCLG for 2024, the role of local and regional authorities in the current geopolitical situation.