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Brainstorming Regional Improvements

Regional leaders in attendance at the ACD Business Conference & Young Entrepreneur Innovation Summit

Wang Qinmin

Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce

Innovation is the driving force of economic growth. As the most dynamic and creative group， young people are expected to be at the forefront of innovation and creativity. At present， Asia remains the world's most influential region with the fastest economic growth in the world. Regional integration has been strengthened. The countries along the Belt and Road and their industrial and business communities should make joint efforts to explore an inclusive and win-win approach to development.

Yang Yue

Standing member of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Fuzhou Municipal Party Committe

With the proposal of the Belt and Road Initiative，F(xiàn)uzhou is at the forefront of reform and opening up in the new era. The initiative has brought about a strong momentum of development for Fuzhou. We'll do our utmost to fulfill our mission and contribute to the rejuvenation of the Maritime Silk Road， and build our city into a strategic hub.

Patrick Haverman

Director of the Representative Office in China， United Nations Development Programme

The Cities Alliance will help local governments and all citizens explore ways of creating a favorable environment for the transformation of infrastructure development，as well as the development of SMEs. We'll also focus on community building， environmental protection， job opportunities and improving people's livelihoods.

Yan Dong

Director of the China Center for Economic Exchanges

We are dedicated to building a platform for mutual assistance among cities. We are ready to try our best to provide the help and support needed for the healthy development of cities in developing countries. Meanwhile， we are happy to provide the services of project consulting， presentation and negotiation in an effort to integrate the investment intentions of business circles with the investment requirements of cities.

Francesco Simpson Cileo

Assistant Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation

The implementation of the global development framework cannot be achieved without new cooperation partnerships. A wide range of partnerships is also an important tool to promote progress. South-South Cooperation will promote inclusive development. As a brand new mechanism， the Cities Alliance will expand the general partnership.

Yang Yimin

Mayor of Fuzhou Municipal People's Government

The member cities of the Cities Alliance are thousands of miles apart from each other. However，we share common aspirations for development and the well-being of the people. We'll act in accordance with international practice and provide services meeting international standards， in an effort to forge an optimal environment for investment and development.

Long Yongtu

Honorary President， the United Nations Maritime-Continental Silk Road Cities Alliance （UNMCSR CA）

Cities are the most important driving force of global economic development， as well as regional economic development. The most important aspect of the Belt and Road cooperation is in industry， which is mainly concentrated in cities. To promote the cooperation among the alliance member cities along the route is to accelerate their cooperation in industries.

Bao Ruili

Regional Chief Representative， United Nations Industrial Development Organization

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization （UNIDO） is supportive of the revival program of the great Silk Road. UNIDO attaches great importance to the development of inclusive and sustainable industries. Industries without sustainable development have no future. Green industry is a sustainable industry， which should be a symbol of the Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road.

Li Jiping

Chairman of Quanzhou Municipal People's Consultative Conference， Fujian Province

Quanzhou will invest more in the cultural development of Cities Alliance member cities. We'll accelerate the development of the soft environment among the cities， such as easing the process of acquiring tourist visas. More seaports and airports will have to be built in the member cities. More regular flights will be carried out among the member cities. More cruise ports and related facilities will have to be built.

Samantha Anderson

United Nations Development Programme

When cities are faced with major problems， such as air pollution and climate change， information sharing among cities is the key to development. Cities Alliance—be it in international trade， industrial development or cultural exchanges—is conducive to mutual communication， learning and integration， allowing us to further upgrade to a new level.