Ningbo:Mayors and representatives from 20 cities across five continents have convened in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, for the '2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo' from November 2 to 5. The event aims to explore opportunities for openness and deepen practical cooperation among participating cities and organizations.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event features participation from notable figures such as Wayne Brown, mayor of Auckland, New Zealand; Enrico Ricci, a representative from Florence, Italy; and Ahmed Wazeery, secretary-general of Suez Governorate, Egypt. Representatives from international organizations like the United Nations Global Compact China and the BRICS New Development Bank are also in attendance.
Under the theme 'Openness and Connectivity for Shared Opportunities,' the dialogue includes a main mayoral discussion, scenario dialogues, and activities focused on civilizational exchange. Attendees have visited key sites like Ningbo-Zhoushan Port and various local companies to explore high-level openness and future opportunities.
During the event, 14 cooperation projects were signed, focusing on areas such as economic cooperation and cultural tourism. The 'Ningbo Consensus on Collaborative Development' was released, emphasizing the importance of openness and connectivity to maintain industrial and supply chain stability.
Joachim Moyse, vice president of the Rouen Metropolitan Area and mayor of the Canton of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, remarked on the importance of building a framework for peace, inspired by Ningbo's vision of social care and community-centered development.
The event also includes an exhibition titled 'Ningbo and the World Global Chinese Culture with Overseas Ningbo Companies,' highlighting Ningbo's achievements in economic and cultural connectivity. The Night of Ningbo event showcased Ningbo's Siming Library alongside other classic books, symbolizing enduring international friendships.