The congress is being held from November 23–25, 2022.
"Although this event is being held amid a state of mourning for the Cianjur earthquake (victims), I hope this activity will result in mutually strengthening cooperation in various fields," he said while opening the congress here on Thursday.
He expressed the hope that the congress will result in real cooperation for the progress of Asian nations.
"I also hope that there will be a blueprint for dealing with the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.
It is also hoped that all delegates will feel comfortable in Bandung, and the congress can become the best momentum for determining the future of East Asia, the governor added.
"Welcome, East Asian mayors/district heads and governors in Bandung city," he remarked.
Kamil said he believes that the successful implementation of the recent G20 Summit in Bali ignited West Java's spirit to host the congress well.
"There are many obstacles, but I hope that there is cooperation that can strengthen each other. This congress is very strategic in discussing many things about lots of knowledge," he added.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia, Kenji Kanasugi, said that West Java and Japan have enjoyed a long relationship. Therefore, he expressed the hope that there will be cooperation in the tourism sector, which has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"(There should be cooperation in) the promotion of tourism that was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope that all the delegates will help increase development in many ways," he added.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Nara Prefecture, Japan, Arai Shogo, called on all delegates to work together to create a better future for East Asia.
"In this congress, the focus is on tourism and economic development after the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.
West Java and Shizuoka Prefecture will cooperate in the field of human resources and economic development, he added.
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