Lusaka Busan Explore City Partnerdhips

Lusaka City Mayor Chitambala Mwewa has held a bilateral meeting with Busan Vice Mayor Oh Seok-Keun to explore opportunities for cooperation in cultural exchange, business development and waste management between the two cities.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Second Global City Tourism Summit in Busan, Republic of Korea, which brings together city leaders and tourism stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to urban tourism development and sustainable city growth.

Speaking during the meeting, Mr Mwewa expressed happiness at the opportunity to engage with the Busan city leadership, saying the meeting provided a platform for both cities to identify areas of mutual interest and share experiences in urban management and development.

He said, “The bilateral meeting provided a platform for Lusaka and Busan to explore areas of mutual interest and share experiences in urban management and development.”

Mr Mwewa highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships between cities, noting that such engagements could open up opportunities for cooperation, investment and knowledge exchange.

The discussions focused on cultural exchange, business linkages and the sharing of best practices in waste management, with the aim of supporting cleaner, more sustainable and liveable urban environments.

The two leaders also explored opportunities for Lusaka and Busan to showcase their cultural identities, heritage and tourism attractions. Such cooperation could help increase awareness of the cities’ unique offerings while encouraging cultural interaction and tourism development.

Business cooperation was another key area of discussion, with the meeting providing an opportunity to explore stronger economic ties and potential benefits for businesses and residents in both cities.

The engagement highlights the role of international partnerships in helping cities exchange ideas, learn from one another and explore practical approaches to urban development. For Lusaka, cooperation with Busan presents an opportunity to learn from experiences in tourism development, waste management and city planning.

The meeting forms part of broader efforts to strengthen international city-to-city relations and identify areas where collaboration can support sustainable development, tourism growth and improved urban management.