Mayors' Dialogue Wuhan: Jointly Exploring New Opportunities for Friendship City Cooperation

The 2026 World Mayors Dialogue · Wuhan and Wuhan International Sister City Cooperation Conference was held in Wuhan on the 20th. Representatives from 22 countries across five continents, 26 sister cities, local governments, and international organizations attended the event, exchanging views and cooperating on topics such as scientific and technological innovation, industrial synergy, and cultural exchange. The event was themed “Kindred Spirits in the River City, Harmony and Coexistence.” Guests also visited Wuhan hightech enterprises, rode the Photon MonoRail, and went to the Yangtze River Dolphin Breeding and Conservation Center to learn about the city’s innovation and ecological conservation practices. Many representatives of foreign cities said they hope to further strengthen cooperation with Wuhan in areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, urban governance, and livable city development. During the event, Wuhan also signed relevant cooperation intentions with Yangon, Myanmar, and Turkistan, Kazakhstan, and released the “List of Opportunities for Wuhan International Sister City Cooperation,” promoting the transformation of sister city exchanges into practical cooperation.