Beijing, Helsinki to link in green plan

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Helsinki has proposed broadening its sister city relationship with Beijing by entering into a green and smart urbanization agreement soon amid European and Chinese leaders' calls for finding new two-way investment and trade opportunities.

Pekka Sauri, deputy mayor of Helsinki, disclosed the proposal at a two-day side event of the China-EU summit on Thursday. The event was organized by the China Association of Mayors and EU Covenant of Mayors and attended by 50 mayors from Europe and China.