Chiang Wan-an off to Paris to participate in 'Summit of Mayors'

Taipei, June 20 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) departed for Paris on Thursday night to take part in a meeting of global mayors focused on international efforts to combat climate change.

Speaking with reporters at Taoyuan International Airport prior to his departure, Chiang said the event, called the "Summit of Mayors: From Paris to Belém: 10 Years of Global Action for Climate," will mark the 10-year-anniversary of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that was signed in 2015.

The summit is being held in conjunction with an exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris titled "From Paris to Belem, 10 years of action by cities for the climate" which retraces the steps taken by cities to implement the Paris Agreement.

Chiang said the agreement is a very important symbol of international collaboration to advance carbon neutral goals and environmental policies.

"Taipei is very honored to be asked to participate (in the summit), and is extremely happy to take part as the only Asian city invited," the mayor said.

During the summit, being held on June 23 according to Chiang's itinerary, Chiang said he will discuss Taipei's progress in implementing environmental policies, carbon neutral regulations and also the city's strides in adopting the use of green vehicles.

Chiang, who will be in Paris with his delegation until June 24, said he will also take the opportunity to visit various sectors of the Paris government to learn from the city.

His delegation will also meet with international partners such as other mayors from various parts of the world and the vice president of the French Senate's Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces, Olivier Cadic, who met Chiang when the French politician led a delegation to Taiwan in 2023.

Additionally, Chiang said he would be promoting Taipei through its vibrant culture and art and Taiwan's globally recognized tech industry.