2026 Chongqing International Sister Cities Cooperation Conference Opens
Quick Look
- The 2026 Chongqing International Sister Cities Cooperation Conference opened on May 20th in Chongqing, China.
- The event gathered government representatives from 38 cities in 29 countries and 9 international organizations to foster multi-level cooperation.
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Why It Matters
Chongqing has established sister city relationships with 59 cities in 39 countries and maintains friendly exchange relations with 137 cities. The conference aims to expand these partnerships.
中新社重庆5月20日电 (梁钦卿)2026重庆国际友好城市合作大会20日在重庆开幕。
来自29个国家38个城市的政府代表团和9个国际友好组织，17个国家的驻华使节，部分外国企业和商协会代表等汇聚山城，携手拓展多层次、宽领域、深层次友城务实合作。
本次大会召开前，重庆已与39个国家的59个城市建立友好城市关系，并与137个城市保持友好交流城市关系。
开幕式上，重庆市分别与越南老街省、缅甸仰光省、乌兹别克斯坦吉扎克州、斯洛伐克特伦钦州，渝中区分别与匈牙利巴拉顿博格拉尔市、白俄罗斯明斯克州涅斯维日区建立友好交流关系。
重庆国际“朋友圈”新增6城，遍布五大洲的伙伴网络日趋完善。
5月20日，2026重庆国际友好城市合作大会在重庆开幕。图为海外嘉宾参加开幕式。中新社记者 何蓬磊 摄
未来三年，重庆将与白俄罗斯明斯克州围绕工业机器人、医疗器械、农副产品等13个重点项目开展合作；与美国西雅图市开展城市治理、动物保护、园林景观等合作；与蒙古国乌兰巴托市开展教育培训、体育赛事、文旅推广等合作。
此外，中国长安汽车和乌兹别克斯坦ADM集团将合作制造新能源汽车。
尼泊尔—中国经贸协会和重庆市进出口商会，白俄罗斯工商会和重庆市贸促会，将开展投资推介、贸易促进等活动。
重庆市人力资源和社会保障局将和柬埔寨金边市、白俄罗斯明斯克州、韩国全北特别自治道开展人才培养、资格互认、技能大赛等合作。
开幕式上，重庆发布《国际友好城市职业技能合作倡议》，将推动标准共享、互通互认，人才共育、互融互促，项目共建、互惠互享，赛事共办、互学互鉴。(完)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Chongqing will expand its international 'circle of friends' with new partnerships.
Very likely · Short term
Cooperation projects in industrial robots, medical devices, and new energy vehicles will be initiated.
Likely · Medium term
The 'Initiative on International Sister Cities Vocational Skills Cooperation' will lead to shared standards and talent development.
Possible · Long term
Open Questions
- What are the specific outcomes of the 13 key projects between Chongqing and Minsk Region?
- What are the detailed plans for cooperation in urban governance between Chongqing and Seattle?
- What is the timeline for the new energy vehicle manufacturing project?
- What specific trade promotion activities will be conducted by the business associations?
