Andong-si Signs Letter of Intent for Four-City Friendship Agreement at World Historical Cities Conference

Andong City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] On the 15th, the second day of the 18th World Historical Cities Conference, Andong City invited the sister and friendly cities abroad and prospective exchange cities, Cusco City of Peru, Corinth City of Greece, and Shusha City of Azerbaijan, to the World Historical Cities Conference held at the Andong International Convention Center and signed a letter of intent for a friendship agreement.

These four cities plan to promote intercity exchange and cooperation through activities within the World Historical Cities Federation.

The four-party city letter of intent, led by Andong City, was signed representing city-specific projects as historical cities: Cusco City, known as the "Capital of the Inca Civilization" in Peru; Corinth, the "City of Ancient Ruins" from the Greek and Roman era; Shusha, selected as the "Capital of Turkic Culture," a symbol of Azerbaijani culture and history; and Andong, the "Capital of Korean Spiritual Culture."

The four cities will actively participate in international exchange events held in Andong City and, as member cities of the World Historical Cities Federation, will join Andong in encouraging cultural heritage preservation and development, promoting activities among cities within the federation, and building a global network of historical cities.

Among the foreign exchange cities invited by Andong City, Cusco City of Peru is already an active member city of the World Historical Cities Federation, while Corinth City of Greece and Shusha City of Azerbaijan are expected to join the federation as member cities through participation in this world conference.

Currently, Andong City has established sisterhood and partnership city agreements with 10 cities in 5 countries: China (Pingshan, Qufu, Jinan, Xi'an), Japan (Sagae, Kamakura, Takayama), Peru (Cusco), Greece (Corinth), and Israel (Holon), and plans to sign a friendly exchange city agreement with Shusha City of Azerbaijan on the 17th.

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