Kim Dong-yeon discusses cooperation with Saudi Riyadh Mayor to respond to the climate crisis.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon met with Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, mayor of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, at Dodamso, Suwon (formerly governor's official residence) today (11th) to discuss ways to cooperate between Gyeonggi Province and Riyadh on climate crisis response, public transportation management, and urban planning.

Governor Kim said, "I was very happy to hear about 'Saudi Vision 2030' as the main player who made Korea's 'Vision 2030' 20 years ago," adding, "Gyeonggi-do Province is the center of all industries and economies in Korea and has everything necessary for urban development, so we expect the mutual relationship to be further strengthened."

Mayor Faisal responded, "Saudi Vision 2030 is a strategy to build a stronger country, and I think the story of Saudi Arabia and Korea is similar," adding, "I think it is important to continue to maintain relations with the Korean government and local governments."

"We are pushing ahead with 60-70 projects by announcing the 'Riyadh Sustainability Strategy' in 2021," he said. "We hope to strengthen cooperation in the renewable energy sector and hope that working-level officials can further consult to establish a mutually beneficial cooperation system."

Mayor Faisal also asked for Gyeonggi Province and Korea's interest in the 2030 World Expo (World Expo) held in Riyadh.