The head of the Buenos Aires government, Jorge Macri, announced that the city of Buenos Aires will be the official host of the summit of mayors of the Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities. The decision was made during the official opening of the Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities in Madrid, with the presence of the King of Spain, Felipe VI, among other leaders.
"We are facing a monumental event that will allow us to host all the mayors of the Ibero-American capital cities," Macri informed. The Secretary General and of International Relations, Fulvio Pompeo, also participated in the meeting, highlighting that this designation is a recognition of the commitment and leadership of the city. The summit is expected to be a unique opportunity to strengthen dialogue among mayors and discuss the main challenges of the urban agenda.
In a gesture of solidarity, Macri expressed his condolences to the Spanish people for the severe flooding in Valencia, as well as to Argentinians concerned about their relatives in the affected area. The head of government emphasized the need to address climate change and work towards the future responsibly.
Prior to this announcement, Macri met with the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, to exchange political and management experiences. During the meeting, topics such as sustainable financing for the future development of Ibero-American cities and new public-private partnership strategies in local governments were addressed.
The Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities, an international network founded in 1982, brings together 29 cities from 24 countries and represents more than 76 million inhabitants. The 2024 UCCI summit aims to promote cooperation and sustainable development among the most important cities in Ibero-America. Public-private partnership coordination is considered fundamental to fostering entrepreneurship and urban development in the region.
