Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu Discusses Diplomatic Measures with David Je, US Consul

Opening a New Era Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Establishing a Foundation for Continuous Exchange and Win-Win Cooperation at the City Level

Mayor Heo Seong-mu of Changwon, Gyeongnam (left) met with David Je, Consul General of the United States in Busan, to discuss plans for international cooperation.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the 15th, Heo Seong-mu, mayor of Changwon City, Gyeongnam, met with David John Jea, U.S. Consul General in Busan, to discuss comprehensive international cooperation plans in economics, culture, and arts with the United States.

They exchanged opinions on mutual friendly cooperation plans between Changwon City and the United States in the year marking the 140th anniversary of Korea-U.S. diplomatic relations, as well as urban diplomacy measures to prepare for the new era beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Changwon City annually invites the U.S. Consul General in Korea to international events such as the Gunhangje Festival and K-pop Festival, and exchanges administration, economy, and culture with international sister and friendship cities in the United States.

Since establishing an international sister city relationship with Jacksonville City, USA in 1983, they have maintained steady relations through cultural and youth exchanges, and in 2019, during a North American tour, signed an international friendship city agreement with Baltimore City, which is leading the expansion of public medical services.

The consul's visit to Changwon City was made at the request of the U.S. Consulate General in Busan, and Consul General David Jea stated that the consulate would take the lead in fostering friendly cooperation between both sides.

Mayor Heo Seong-mu said, “Let us join forces to strengthen the relationship between Changwon City and the United States not only in economics but also in various fields such as culture and environment.”

Consul General David Jea said, “We are ready to continue strengthening cooperation with Changwon and hope to develop the friendly cooperative relationship substantively.”

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