South Korean delegation led by H. E. Mr. Hyoung Kyu Lee, Deputy Governor, Jeollabuk- Do calls on Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Manish Sisodia

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story-A delegation of South Korea led by H.E. Mr. Hyoung Kyu Lee, the Deputy Governor,

Jeollabuk-Do called on the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Manish Sisodia, at the

Delhi Secretariat on Friday.

The delegation exchanged views on strengthening mutual cooperation between the

Jeollabuk Do Province and NCT of Delhi and also extended an invitation to the 6th United

Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) Congress to be held in

Jeollabuk Do Province, South Korea from September 5 to September 8, 2016.

Shri Sisodia welcomed the delegation and told them that Delhi Government was happy to

host them at the Delhi Secretariat. He also informed them that the Government of NCT of

Delhi would be eager to work together; he also thanked the delegation for the invitation

extended.

“I wish you the best for the event next year, thanks for your invite. Our officials would

work together on the modalities and see how Delhi can be of help in the event,” Shri

Sisodia said.

The Deputy CM of Delhi also informed them on the works being done in Delhi on

strengthening local governance through initiatives like Participatory Budget. “Would like

to know more on the initiatives being taken in South Korea over education, local

governance and other things which make life better for the people,” added Shri Sisodia.

On this, the delegation told the Deputy CM of Delhi that they would be happy to share the

ideas and enhance the mutual partnership.

Mr. Lee said, kindly come to the event and share ideas on local governance, we must

contribute to make it useful to the world.