Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Jorge Macri, mayor of Buenos Aires, Argentina on Oct 16.

Gong said direct flights between Shanghai and Buenos Aires are expected to launch by the end of this year, while next year will mark the 15th anniversary of their friendly exchange ties.

He said he hopes that the two cities will deepen cooperation in trade, investment, education, and science and technology, and strengthen exchanges in infrastructure, clean energy, and biomedicine to share development opportunities.

Macri praised Shanghai as a model of reform and development, highlighting its people-centered approach to progress.

He said he looks forward to further strengthening the friendship between the two cities, advancing cooperation in urban transportation, new energy, and solid waste management, and jointly addressing common challenges in urban development.