Dubai: Participants in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum 2025, being held from 27th to 29th October at Expo City Dubai, highlighted the importance of the global event as a platform for sharing experiences and visions on the future of cities and sustainable development.
According to Emirates News Agency, they commended Dubai’s rapid urban and economic growth and its leading role in promoting innovation and sustainability on the global stage.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Kim Byung-min, Seoul Vice Mayor (Seoul Metropolitan Government), expressed pride and gratitude in representing his country at the Summit. He emphasized that the world is experiencing rapid transformations, such as digitalisation and climate change, and noted the significance of the forum in bringing city leaders together to discuss these emerging trends.
Kim further remarked that Dubai is an inspiring city, recognized for its rapid economic development and leadership in global cultural trends. He also highlighted Seoul’s exceptional record of economic, industrial, and democratic progress, which creates a solid foundation for collaboration between the two cities.
Sam Atul, Mayor of Lira City in Uganda, described the summit as an outstanding platform for communication and exchange among city leaders from around the world. He praised Dubai’s rapid advancement in innovation and urban sustainability.
Atul also pointed out that cooperation between Uganda and the UAE spans multiple sectors, including energy. He noted that a UAE team is currently working on projects in Uganda’s oil sector following new resource discoveries, which are expected to begin production in 2027.