Mayor of Surabaya, Indonesia: “Differences do not prevent us from searching the ways to solve current problems”

Mayor of Surabaya, Indonesia: “Differences do not prevent us from searching the ways to solve current problems”

<p> Kazan delegation headed by the mayor of the city Ilsur Metshin takes part in the VI UCLG World Congress, which is held these days in Durban, South Africa. The summit is held every three years, it brings together more than three thousand representatives of small and large cities, metropolises and regions, civil society, the business and science organizations from around the world. </p> <p> The platform helps to establish interaction with colleagues from different parts of the world. As told to the special correspondent of the portal KZN.RU the President of the UCLG -ASPAC, the mayor of the Indonesian city of Surabaya Tri Rismaharini, the Congress, as well as the membership in the organization itself are valuable opportunities to exchange experiences with representatives of other cities. “Despite the fact that the Asia-Pacific region has both territorial and cultural differences from Eurasia, this does not prevent us from searching the ways to solve urgent problems – waste recycling, education, economic crises. The exchange of experience with other cities is valuable for us”, - she explained. </p> <p> It’s interesting to note that, participation in the events of the world organization is an opportunity to enter the world stage and come into the spotlight. “Turkestan (a city in Kazakhstan- ed. note) has deep roots and history, but we could not show it at the proper level. The UCLG -Eurasia is helping us to come into spotlight and to hold various events. Moreover, we are sure that the venues of cultural and historical heritage, which are located on the territory of Turkestan – are the property of all the people. Here we learn about the global risks and methods of achieving the sustainable development goals of the city. Now we also have the opportunity to share our own experience in solving a number of issues”, - said the Governor of Kazakhstan's Turkestan Rashid Ayupov. </p> <p> For information, the mayor of Kazan I.Metshin holds the presidency of the UCLG -Eurasia. </p>

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