TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Municipality of Tehran and Metropolis, the World Association of Major Metropolises, signed an agreement in Iran's capital on Sunday to boost mutual cooperation in various fields.Baseball? Snowshoes? Walleye tourism?
The agreement was signed by Mayor of Tehran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and President of the Board of Directors of Metropolis Denis Coderre, at a ceremony at Tehran's Milad Tower on Sunday.
Speaking to reporters, Qalibaf highlighted Tehran's close ties with Metropolis over the past two decades, expressing the hope that the new agreement would result in stronger cooperation with the association. Pointing to the presence of Mr. Coderre in Tehran, who is also mayor of Montreal, Qalibaf hoped that Tehran's Municipality could find ways to promote cooperation with the Canadian city in the municipal and cultural affairs.
Tehran Municipality has been member of Metropolis since 1992 and has participated in most of its past programs.