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On the afternoon of May 7, 2026, the 11th Meeting of the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and the 3rd Council Meeting was successfully held in Indonesia.
The event was attended and addressed by prominent officials, including Ir. Hugua, M.Ling, Vice Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Province, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (hereinafter referred to as the “UCLG ASPAC”), Mr. Bambang Susantono, former Vice Minister of Transportation of Indonesia and President of the Academy of Cities and Local Governments, H. Haliana, S.E., Mayor of Wakatobi, and Ir. Wa Ode Hamsinah Bolu, Vice Mayor of Baubau. The meeting was moderated by Mr. Du Weiguang, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Deputy Secretary General of the Committee.
Tri Rismaharini, former Minister of Social Affairs of Indonesia and former Mayor of Surabaya; Prof. Saparudin, Mayor of Pangkalpinang; as well as more than 30 representatives from Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, China, and the UCLG ASPAC attended the meeting.
On behalf of the Committee Secretariat, Mr. Du Weiguang reported on the latest work progress and future work plans. He extended a broad invitation to the delegates to visit Fuzhou to participate in upcoming events hosted by the Committee, including the Marine thematic forum, the International Workshop on Juncao Technology, and the Awards Ceremony of the 5th Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition.
Mr. Chen Yuxiong, Deputy Director of the Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, introduced Fuzhou’s rich cultural heritage, outstanding natural environment, and other core strengths in tourism development, and shared successful cases of the city’s premium cultural and tourism events during the 2026 Chinese New Year.
Mr. Zeng Zhaoren, Chief of the Commerce and Market Regulation Division of the General Office of the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government, provided a systematic overview of Fuzhou’s experience in deepening business environment reforms, as well as efforts and achievements in building a world-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, internationalized, and convenient.
H. Haliana, S.E., Mayor of Wakatobi, shared his city’s achievements in leveraging local marine resources to build a distinctive cultural and tourism industry, and expressed Wakatobi’s commitment to advancing practical cooperation in the marine sector.
Ir. Wa Ode Hamsinah Bolu, Vice Mayor of Baubau, noted that Baubau serves as an important maritime hub in western Indonesia and holds significant strategic value in fields such as transportation logistics and marine fisheries. She expressed expectations for pragmatic cooperation with all parties.
Mr. Bambang Susantono stated that maritime cities should actively expand their global cooperation networks, and prioritize dialogue and cooperation among local governments to jointly achieve high-quality development.
On behalf of the host province of Southeast Sulawesi, Vice Governor Hugua thanked the Committee and UCLG ASPAC for convening the meeting, praising the event for its high standards and remarkable outcomes. He noted that many Indonesian cities, much like Fuzhou, are endowed with exceptional marine resources, suggesting that both sides should prioritize exchange and cooperation, promote resource sharing, and unlock business potential and development opportunities.
In her concluding remarks, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, highly commended the strategic value and development potential of both the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and Fuzhou. She expressed her gratitude to the Committee for maintaining efficient operations and sustained contributions to regional cooperation over the years. She noted that the Committee upholds the principles of openness and inclusiveness, welcomes member cities of UCLG ASPAC to join the Committee and actively participate in its activities, and hoped that the Committee would maintain its momentum, advance steadily, deepen maritime cooperation, and play a more crucial role in the future.
The 3rd Council Meeting held concurrently, officially approved new members and an associate member joining since 2024, and announced the change in the Secretary General.
On June 5, 2024, the 10th 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Meeting and the 2024 Council Meeting was successfully held in North Minahasa County, Indonesia. Mr. Dakila Carlo Cua, President of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (hereinafter referred to as the "UCLG ASPAC"), Governor of Quirino Province of the Philippines, and President of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, Mr. Yan Dong, Vice President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, attended the event and delivered a speech. Mr. Du Weiguang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and Deputy Secretary General of the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee, presided over the meeting. More than 30 representatives from countries and organizations including Indonesia, South Korea, Nepal, the Philippines, Malaysia, and China attended the meeting.
Vice President Yan Dong said that the committee is an important platform for exchanges and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. China and its local governments are willing to share experiences in innovation and cooperation in promoting sustainable development and build a shared sustainable future with the international community.
Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, expressed her appreciation to the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee for organizing the meeting and sharing experiences in urban sustainable development. She hopes that through the dialogue mechanism and communication channels of the Committee, the knowledge sharing, exchanges and cooperation among local governments in the Asia-Pacific region can be further strengthened.
Mr. Du Weiguang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and Deputy Secretary General of the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee, briefed on the latest progress and future work plan of the Committee on behalf of the Secretariat. He also invited representatives to attend the Sustainable Marine Development Forum, the International Workshop on Juncao Technology, the Third Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition, etc.
Mr. Li Wei, Deputy Director of Fuzhou Policy Research Office, introduced Fuzhou's experience in building a global sustainable city, and shared Fuzhou's profound historical heritage, rich cultural accumulation, open and inclusive market environment, vibrant economic activities, and livable urban environment. Ms. Ye Su, Deputy Director of the Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, promoted Fuzhou's cultural and tourism resources, and introduced the natural scenery of Fuzhou' rivers and seas, the historical cultural relics, and the unique architectural style. Mr. Katamso, Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency of the West Tanjung Jabung of Indonesia, spoke on behalf of the Mayor Anwar Sadat and introduced the Regent's experience in mangrove protection and development.
During the free discussion, Mr. Dhungana, Co-President of UCLG ASPAC, President of Municipal Association of Nepal, spoke highly of the experience sharing of Fuzhou representatives and hoped to promote practical cooperation in the field of sustainable marine development with the Committee. Member representatives from China and abroad expressed thankfulness to Fuzhou representatives for sharing their experience and expressed their willingness to conduct more exchanges with the Committee.
Finally, President Dakila Carlo Cua gave a closing speech. He said that the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee is an important platform for exchanges and cooperation between local governments and coastal cities. He thanked the Committee for providing good examples for sustainable urban development and hoped that the Committee would continue to innovate and promote cooperation in the future.
The 2024 Council Meeting approved the list of new members, new associate members and new advisers of the Committee since 2023 and updated the changes of the Secretary General.
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On April 12, 2023, the 9th 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Meeting was successfully held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The meeting was moderated by Mr. Du Weiguang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Deputy Secretary General of 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”). Mr. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, President of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), President of Municipal Association of Nepal, and Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality, and Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC attended the event and addressed the audience. More than 40 representatives from countries and organizations including Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Malaysia, the Philippines, Pakistan, China, and UCLG-Africa also attended the meeting.
Mr. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, President of the UCLG ASPAC, President of Municipal Association of Nepal, and Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality, expressed thanks to 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee for organizing this meeting. He recognized the Committee's relentless efforts in promoting inter-city and international cooperation and communication and expressed his hope that the meeting could contribute to realizing the shared vision of the members of the UCLG ASPAC.
Mr. Ashok, Mr. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, President of the UCLG ASPAC, President of Municipal Association of Nepal, and Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality, delivered the speech.
Mr. Du Weiguang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Deputy Secretary General of 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee, briefed on the latest progress and the future working plan of the Committee on behalf of the Secretariat, and invited representatives to attend the activities held by the Committee, including the Forum on “Marine Economy and ‘Dual Carbon’ Strategy”, the Workshop on “Juncao Technology”, the Second Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition and etc.
Mr. Du Weiguang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Deputy Secretary General of 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee, briefed on the latest progress and the future working plan of the Committee.
Mr. Gao Shang, Deputy Director of Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Urban-Rural Development, Director of Fuzhou Urban Hydrographic Net Joint Drainage and Dispatch Center, introduced the comprehensive management of Fuzhou's water system from three aspects, including management of water environment (9 strategies to manage the inland waters and 5 strategies to improve the living environment along the waters), innovative system to ensure water safety (three innovative systems for urban drainage and flood control), and mechanism to ensure efficient long-term management (market-based operation, reinforced monitoring, and system of double river chiefs). Mr. Lin Changsheng, Deputy Director of Fuzhou Municipal Commission of Urban Management, introduced the practice and experience of Fuzhou’s urban household waste sorting and disposal from four aspects, including historical development, system evolvement, standard practice (“4 sames at 3 ends” waste sorting process), and facility construction (Hongmiaoling Circular Economy Ecological Industrial Park).
Mr. Gao Shang, Deputy Director of Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Urban-Rural Development, Director of Fuzhou Urban Hydrographic Net Joint Drainage and Dispatch Center, introduced the the comprehensive management of Fuzhou's water system.
Mr. Lin Changsheng, Deputy Director of Fuzhou Municipal Commission of Urban Management, introduced the practice and experience of Fuzhou’s urban household waste sorting and disposal
During the free discussion session, Mrs. Noraini Roslan, Mayor of Klang Municipal Council, Malaysia, expressed her hope to deepen maritime cooperation and promote maritime development through the platform of the Committee. Mr. Krishna, Executive Secretary General of ADCCN, expressed thanks to 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee for organizing this meeting. He introduced the situation of Nepal and expressed his hope to promote the cooperation and communication between members through the Committee. Representatives from Changchun, Qingdao, and Jinan spoke highly of the introduction of representatives from Fuzhou, and expressed their willingness to participate in the future activities of the Committee.
At last, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, made the closing speech. She expressed her hope that the Committee members would learn from Fuzhou's practices of building a city with resilience and sustainability, and joint hands to construct a more livable, sustainable, and fair city for a better future of all people.
Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, made the closing speech.
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On October 10, 2022, the 8th 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Meeting was successfully held in a hybrid form with the offline venues in in Fuzhou, China and Daejeon, ROK. The meeting was moderated by Mr. Wu Xiaojie, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and Executive Deputy Secretary General of 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”). Mr. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, President of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), President of Municipal Association of Nepal, and Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality, and Mr. Jiang Jiang, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), delivered the opening remarks via video message. Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC attended the event and addressed the audience.Also included in this event were more than 50 representatives from over 30 member cities and organizations of UCLG ASPAC and the Committee from over 10 countries, such as New Zealand, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Guyana, etc.
Representatives of Fuzhou and participants from China and other countries met via Zoom
Mr. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, President of the UCLG ASPAC, President of Municipal Association of Nepal, and Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality, expressed thanks to 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee for organizing this meeting. He recognized the Committee's relentless efforts in promoting inter-city and international cooperation and communication in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and expressed his hope that the meeting could contribute to realizing the shared vision of the members of the UCLG ASPAC.
Mr. Byanju, President of the UCLG ASPAC, delivered the speech.
Mr. Jiang Jiang, Vice President of the CPAFFC, expressed in his speech support and encouragement for the Committee.He pointed out that the Committee has built a beneficial platform of exchange and cooperation for the Asia-Pacific region and the countries along the Maritime Silk Road (hereinafter referred to as “the MSR”), and has worked together with all members to promote the Belt and Road development over the past five years. With the theme of "Inheritance and Innovation of the Maritime Silk Road Culture", this meeting aims to use the link of the MSR Culture to create a situation among the people of countries along the MSR which features mutual appreciation, understanding and respect. This is significant for implementing the Belt and Road Initiative in a deep and practical way. Mr. Jiang hopes that through this conference, the participants can draw wisdom and strength from the ancient Silk Road for the promotion of mutual cooperation, bringing into the positive role of cultural heritage in sustainable social and economic development.
Mr. Jiang Jiang, Vice President of CPAFFC, addressed the audience.
The Secretariat of the Committee briefed on its work since its Second General Assembly in May and introduced its future work plan, Including the Award Presentation Ceremony for the First Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition, a sub-forum on marine economy 2023 Fuzhou International Fisheri es Expo,and a workshop on Juncao Technology.
Mr. Wu Xiaojie, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Committee briefed on the Committee’s work.
Furthermore, representatives from Fuzhou Municipal Cultural Heritage Administration and Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism made presentations on Fuzhou’s protection and utilization of its MSR cultural heritage and Fuzhou’s work in tapping and promoting its relevant tourism resources. Prof. Xue Jing, Director of Fuzhou Center for Protection and Research of MSR Historic Sites, Dean of School of Humanities, Minjiang University, from the academic perspective, introduced Fuzhou’s MSR history and its historical status along the MSR.
During the free discussion session, participants including Ms. Chadini Ramanayake, Senior Program officer of Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities, Dr Toe Aung, Deputy Director General of Public Relations and Information Department, Yangon City Development Committee, and Mrs. Aisha Abubakar, County Chief Officer of Cultural Affairs of Mombasa, Kenya, exchanged views on the MSR-related cultural monuments of their own cities and the relevant protection.
At last, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, made the closing speech. She expressed her hope that the Committee members would learn from Fuzhou's practices in inheriting and innovating the MSR Culture, join hands to recreate the splendor of the Maritime Silk Road, and build consensus and promote cooperation through the MSR culture.
Dr. Bernadia, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, delivered the closing speech.
On September 8, 2021, the 7th 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Meeting was successfully held via Zoom in Fuzhou. It was moderated by Mr. Wu Xiaojie, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Executive Deputy Secretary General of 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”). Ms. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, President of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) and Municipal Association of Nepal and Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality, Mr. Stuart Crosby, Co-President of UCLG ASPAC and President of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), Mr. Octavi de la Varga, Secretary General of World Association of the Major Metropolises (Metropolis), Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, and others attended and addressed the meeting. Also included in this online event were more than 60 representatives from over 30 member cities and organizations of UCLG ASPAC and the Committee from over 10 countries, such as Indonesia, New Zealand, Poland, Myanmar, etc.
Representatives of Fuzhou and participants from home and abroad met via Zoom
President Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha mentioned that since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, jobs seeking, education, medical care, government services, social interactions and other activities have gone online, leading to an increasing dependence on digital technologies. It has not only brought pressure and challenges to policy makers, but demonstrated potential of digital technologies. He said that local governments need to provide conducive environment for the optimal usage of digital technologies and introduce policies for regulating digital infrastructure to improve the ability of people and firms to use digital technologies, which will more effectively bridge the digital divide for all.
Mr. Byanju, President of UCLG ASPAC, delivered the speech.
Co-President Stuart Crosby took local governments in New Zealand as examples to introduce the profound impact of digitalization on his work in the terms of government affairs transparency, public services and government services for the convenience of the people and enterprises. He noted that online meetings are more time-saving and efficient and also improve the transparency of government decision making by livestream; online service platforms ensure that government services will be more easily accessible for the people; information resources can be shared and put to better use through the libraries with online functions. These practices show that the development of digital technologies can strongly improve governance efficiency and people’s quality of life, contributing to economic development and social well-being.
Mr. Crosby, Co-President of UCLG ASPAC, made the speech.
Mr. Jiang Jiang, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) expressed his support and encouragement to the Committee through a video. He mentioned that the Committee has deepened the synergy with the Belt and Road Initiative and built a platform to carry out exchanges and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific for achieving an inclusive, shared and sustainable development. It was significant that the meeting themed on “Digitalization Contributing to Recovery and Prosperity of Cities”, addressed the concerns of cities in the Asia-Pacific about applying digital technologies to promote recovery in the post COVID-19 era. He hoped that representatives of Chinese member cities could actively share their experience in using digital technologies for the epidemic prevention and control and conduct in-depth discussions with participants from Asia-Pacific cities on issues such as the development of digitalization and application of digital technologies. Digitalization will enable Asia-Pacific cities recover from the pandemic and get back on track of development.
Mr. Jiang Jiang, Vice President of CPAFFC, addressed the audience.
The Secretariat of the Committee briefed on its work since the 6th Committee Meeting last year and its future work plan, as well as introduced new members and advisers of the Committee. Mr. Octavi de la Varga, Secretary General of Metropolis, and Dr. Eunwoo Kim, Representative of China Research Center of Korea Maritime Institute, gave speeches as new advisers. In the remarks of Secretary General Octavi de la Varga, metropolitan governments should pay attention to the digital gap created by digital disruption. Dr. Eunwoo Kim expressed that the digitalization of ports allows for their efficient and seamless operation even during emergency situations. As representatives of new members, Ms. Hu Bingxia, Vice President of Dalian Municipal People’s Friendship with Foreign Countries, introduced strategies for marine development in Dalian, while Mr. Toe Aung, Deputy Director General of Yangon City Development Committee, expressed his hope of enhancing cooperation in the development of digital technologies.
Mr. Wu Xiaojie, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Committee briefed on the Committee’s work.
Furthermore, representatives from Fuzhou Municipal Administration Commission of Big Data Development, Fuzhou Municipal Health Commission and Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning respectively shared the development of “Digital Fuzhou”, the role of information systems in epidemic prevention and control and the application of digital technologies to resource planning and management. As a practitioner in the digital industry, Mr. Xiong Li, CEO of NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited, introduced the cooperation on digital education between his enterprise and cities at home and abroad.
During the free discussion session, participants including Mayor of Kirtipur Municipality, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap City and Secretary of Koszalin presented their cities’ development of digital technologies in the fields of epidemic prevention, urban development and governance.
At last, Secretary General Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi made the closing speech. She said that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought huge challenges to the whole world. Digitalization is an inevitable choice for local governments to respond to current challenges and improve governance efficiency. Cities should seize the opportunities of digital technology development in this crisis. She hoped that the experience of digitalization shared by Fuzhou can be learned by other members and cities to launch telemedicine, distance education and other relevant projects, as well as put forward practical solutions to narrow the digital gap. All these efforts will help us gain an early victory against the pandemic and realize the recovery and prosperity of cities.
Dr. Bernadia, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, delivered a closing speech.
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On August 20, 2020, the 6th 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Meeting was successfully hosted via Zoom in Fuzhou during the 2020 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau Meeting. The online Committee Meeting, under the theme of “local governments' role in the post COVID-19 era”, was attended by over 60 representatives from 31 members of UCLG ASPAC and 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee, including cities and organizations in Indonesia, Cambodia, Republic of Korea, Kiribati, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, New Zealand and China. At the meeting, the representatives of Fuzhou shared local experience of epidemic prevention on the community level and measures for economic recovery. Other participants also exchanged views on the epidemic prevention and the economic recovery measures in their respective cities.
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