Representatives from the Lishui and Jiaxing municipal governments ink a cooperation agreement in Jiaxing on Aug 31. [Photo/cnjxol.com]

Jiaxing and Lishui, two cities in East China's Zhejiang province, will cooperate in building beautiful towns, as well as in boosting Zhejiang's construction of the demonstration zone for common prosperity, according to a signing ceremony held in Jiaxing on Aug 31.

Jiaxing and Lishui are expected to house 10 or more provincial-level beautiful towns each this year, with the number increasing to more than 30 by 2022.

The two sides will deepen cooperation in improving the function, service, and industries of local towns, as well as in promoting local culture and customs.

Social organizations and private companies from the two cities are encouraged to establish partner-assistance relations to participate in rural revitalization efforts, public welfare social activities, as well as human resources training.

The two cities will also promote industry-university-research cooperation to help increase the income of local residents through technology.