ANMC 21 parties sign Hanoi Declaration
(VOV) - Under a joint declaration signed in Hanoi on November 19, all 13 members of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC) agreed to boost cooperation and share experience in urban management and socio-economic development.
They agreed to meet energy challenges for sustainable development, undertake new initiatives and evaluate joint projects, connect and share experience in finalizing policies on trade, investment and tourism promotion.
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| Thirteen Asian cities signed the Hanoi Declaration, agreeing to increase cooperation in urban planning and energy policy formulation (Photo:HNM) |
They pledged to support businesses of ANMC members in exchanging information and seeking opportunities for cooperation.
They welcomed Russia’s Tomsk city as the host of the next plenary meeting of the ANMC 21 at an appropriate time in 2014.
At the closing ceremony on November 19, Nguyen The Thao, Chairman of the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee, said delegates reached consensus on a project to build foundations for technology and industry. ANMC members will organize expert-level meetings, exchanges and trade fairs in line with the 2010 Tokyo Declaration.
A seminar on trade, investment and tourism promotion was held within the framework of the plenary meeting, drawing the participation of investors and businesses from ANMC members.
Hanoi Mayor Nguyen The Thao and Tokyo governor Naoki Inose signed a cooperation document, under which Tokyo will assist Hanoi to address haze, traffic congestion, and water supply management, and run training for athletes and apprentices.
A Seoul representative said the RoK capital will provide continued support in information technology for Hanoi.
Through the two major panel discussions, Hanoi shared experience in surmounting difficulties in urban planning and energy policy formulation.