Paris – A signing ceremony was held in France on Wednesday for a sister-street partnership between Midosuji, the main street in?Osaka, and the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, a famous tourist attraction in Paris.
The ceremony in Paris was attended by Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama, who signed a memorandum on the partnership, under which the two sides pledge to cooperate in reorganizing road space and creating attractive urban environments to develop people-centered streets.
In his speech, Yokoyama said that Midosuji will mark its 90th anniversary next year, adding, “As we look toward the 100th anniversary, we hope to create a rich space where people can relax, while learning from the people of the Champs-Elysees.”
Referring to the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Yokoyama said that the six-month event achieved tremendous success, with the France Pavilion helping generate excitement at the venue, despite criticism before its opening.
Marc-Antoine Jamet of the Champs-Elysees committee, the promotional organization that signed the memorandum, said that the two streets share a common commitment to bringing a human touch to their public spaces?and expressed hope for exchanges through events and other activities.
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