Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining met with Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of Hamburg, Germany, and his delegation in Shanghai on Oct 16.

Chen said Shanghai and Hamburg have achieved fruitful results through close cooperation in trade, technological innovation, ports, education, culture, and tourism since establishing friendship-city relations. Shanghai will take the 40th anniversary of the partnership as a new starting point to seize opportunities arising from green and intelligent transformation.

Chen called for deeper exchanges and practical cooperation in green shipping, smart ports, technological innovation, and urban resilience, alongside stronger youth and arts exchanges and closer cultural and tourism exchanges.

Tschentscher said Hamburg hopes to use the anniversary to explore new development opportunities, connect with new partners, and further strengthen cooperation in business, trade, technological innovation, and other fields.

He also expressed hope for closer cooperation and exchanges of experience on greener, lower-carbon logistics and sustainable urban development.