"Porto is the city that remains etched in the memory of anyone who walks its ancient, stone streets."

"Dallas is a city of optimism, a place where the frontier spirit still guides our future."

"Melbourne is the only city in the world where the people are as cultured as they think they are."

"San Diego is the perfect place to grow up, with the best weather in the world."

"Auckland is my home, it's where I learned to be myself."

"Copenhagen is a city of fairy tales, where every street corner tells a story."

"Changsha is going places. There's a real buzz here, a sense of progress and forging ahead."

"Bucharest is a city of contrasts, a place of vibrant spirit and hidden beauty."

"Kunming is a city of eternal spring, where the flowers bloom all year long."

"Seoul is a city of intense energy, a place where the dramatic and the everyday coexist."

"There is a special light that shines upon Sofia in the early morning."

"And today in Munich I would like to use this occasion to thank our German colleagues for their help."

"Perth has such an incredible vibe, you can't help but feel at home there."