Cities of Providence and Zhuhai, China sign ‘Cooperation & Friendship Agreement’
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined city officials and a delegation from Zhuhai, China to sign a ‘Cooperation & Friendship Agreement’ this afternoon at Providence City Hall.
The agreement marks the beginning of a ‘Sister City’ relationship between Zhuhai and Providence. In the agreement both cities agreed to foster economic and trade growth while giving priority to education, science & technology, culture and health services.
“I am excited to embark on this new partnership between Providence and Zhuhai, China,” said Mayor Elorza. “I look forward to working with the Zhuhai Municipal Committee to explore cultural and economic opportunities for cooperation between our two cities.”
The visit was organized with the support of Bryant University and local economic and cultural partners.