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2008.
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| Summary/Abstract |
Without a doubt, city diplomacy will have to be studied thoroughly as the most interesting phenomenon and an integral component of modern international affairs. Today it consists of an entire system of interaction between of state and municipal governments of cities, intergovernmental, intercity and nongovernmental international organizations, national, regional, municipal and local commercial and noncommercial agencies, institutes of civil society in various cities and countries around the world. The principal goal of international cooperation of cities within this system is perhaps comprehensive development of urban habitat, infrastructure, social sphere, culture, education, sport and leisure facilities to improve conditions for urban residents, foster peace, tolerance, religious and ethnic harmony, prevent and resolve threats and conflicts and threats to security, and to improve understanding between countries and nations.
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