Group 1 - The 2025 Yellow River International Friendship Cities Cooperation Exchange Conference was held in Dongying, with representatives from friendly cities and associations from countries including Kenya, Laos, Uzbekistan, and South Korea attending [2][7] - A total of over 130 participants, including 47 foreign guests, local departments, and business representatives, gathered to discuss multi-field cooperation [2] - The conference aims to deepen international friendship city exchanges and cooperation, promoting collaboration in trade, culture, tourism, education, and agriculture [7] Group 2 - A signing ceremony took place where Dongying signed a letter of intent to establish friendly cooperative relations with Laos' Phongsaly Province and Uzbekistan's Nukus City [4] - Foreign guests visited various sites, including the Yellow River Cultural Museum and the Economic Development Zone, to explore local culture and industry [6] - The event is part of Dongying's efforts to integrate into international initiatives and build broader platforms for city cooperation [7]