Some guests presented at the conference

The conference reviewed the 2020 Report of the Guangzhou Executive Bureau as well as took note of Reports of the Committees under UCLG and 2021 Work Plan. Focusing on the care society, migration, culture, gender equality, intergenerational dialogue and other issues and relevant documents, the participants had extensive exchanges and in-depth discussions. Attendees also proposed that online learning and sharing activities should be actively carried out, and more cities, local governments and organizations should be encouraged to take part in the activities held by UCLG, so as to enhance the relationship and cooperation with international organizations, pay close attention to and care for the vulnerable and marginalized groups and thus realize the inclusive recovery in the whole society.  

Ms. Emilia Saiz, Secretary General of UCLG chaired the conference

At the conference, Mr. Wu Xiaojie, Executive Deputy Secretary General of 21^st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and Director of Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government introduced Fuzhou’s response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, Fuzhou’s approach in improving people’s livelihood and the activities to be held by the 21^st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee in 2021. He invited the guests to participate in the activities held by the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and the Committee this year with a view to enhance understanding and friendship through exchanges and mutual learning. The official twitter account of UCLG timely posted the message.

Mr. Wu Xiaojie, Executive Deputy Secretary General of 21^st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and Director of Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government, delivered a speech