7 new cities entered the Eurasian section of UCLG

(Kazan City KZN.RU, July 31, Albert Murtazin). Eurasian branch of the World Organization "United Cities and Local Governments" expands its geography - today during the General Assembly of the department 7 new cities were accepted. Solemn ceremony of awarding of certificates about joining the organization was held today in Kazan City Hall as part of the Congress of Local Authorities of Eurasia, which brought together local and regional leaders of the Eurasian section of UCLG.

Co-President of UCLG, the president of the Eurasian department of the organization, the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin reported that Russian cities Kyzyl (Tuva Republic), Novokuibyshevsk, Penza, Yugorsk, Sevastopol and Innopolis, as well as Kazakhstan's capital Astana expressed a desire to enter the ranks of voluntary association.

The head of Kazan city presented certificates of membership in the Eurasian section of UCLG. Ilsur Metshin congratulated the new members and wished them fruitful work and success. Members of the General Assembly met their new colleagues with applause.

After the presentation I. Metshin said that Sevastopol came to offer cooperation with Vologda, which is also a part of the department. During the meeting of the General Assembly heads of these cities have signed a mutual agreement. "This is a good example of the establishment of inter-municipal relations between the cities of Eurasia", - said the Mayor of Kazan.