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(NIUA), Rahul Sachdeva (NIUA), expressed their commitment and Alliance (RCA) to the GRCA.
Mr Lovlesh Sharma (NIUA), interest in reviewing the draft This inclusive approach ensures
Mr Ankur Agrawal (Investment charter, Bhutan appreciated the that the charter reflects the
Operations Specialist, AIIB), Kriz initiative and inquired about collective aspirations and priorities
Songco (Water and Urban Sector, funding provisions, and Ghana of all stakeholders. The active
ADB), Mr. Tenzin Khorlo (Chief offered to share best practices in participation of partners in
Environment Officer, Bhutan), flood control. The World Bank reviewing and providing feedback
Dr. Mohammed Firoz C (NIT confirmed their association and on the charter will contribute to
Calicut) and Mr. Zaw Myokhine interest in contributing to the its effectiveness and relevance in
(Embassy of Myanmar). development of URMPs. addressing the challenges faced by

Several countries and key partners The format for submitting river cities.
expressed their interest and nominations for river cities to join The 1st meeting of Country
commitment to the GRCA during the GRCA was outlined, which Nodal Officers and key partners
the meeting. Egypt nominated includes providing the name of of the Global River Cities
the city of Cairo, the Netherlands the city, rivers within the city,
confirmed the participation key aspects of support required Alliance represents a noteworthy
of The Hague and expressed (such as flood management, achievement in the collective
interest in collaborating on the pollution abatement, riverfront effort to tackle shared challenges
development of Prayagraj's Urban development), and expertise confronting river cities. The
River Management Plan (URMP) of the city to offer towards the enthusiastic participation, country
through their "Water as Leverage GRCA. This format ensures a nominations, and commitments
(WaL)" initiative, Hungary comprehensive understanding showcased the global recognition
nominated the city of Szolnok. of the needs and capabilities of of the importance of river-
Australia, Denmark and Israel each city, facilitating effective centric initiatives. Bolstered by
expressed their commitments collaboration and support within the momentum generated at this
to the initiative. Cambodia the alliance. convening, the GRCA stands ready
highlighted challenges faced by the to effect substantial change in
Mekong River and is in the process The meeting addressed the fostering sustainable and resilient
of identifying a member city. Japan transition from the River Cities river cities on a global scale.

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