Delhi govt signs twin city agreement Seoul

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

The today signed a twin city agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan for strengthening cooperation in the fields of e-governance, transportation, climate change and smart city.

The agreement - Establishment of Friendship City Relationship - was signed between Seoul (South Korea) Metropolitan led by Mayor Park Won Soon and Chief Minister Kejriwal.


Speaking on the occasion, Kejriwal said, "It is interesting to have a twin city agreement to establish friendship and cooperation."

Other areas of cooperation that the agreement proposes are - environment, culture & tourism, education, waste water, solid waste management, public health and youth exchange among others.

The agreement now needs the Union government's approval to come into effect.

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First Published: Wed, November 08 2017. 21:57 IST