Title
Sister City Relationship with the City of Yuzhne in Ukraine - For the purpose of authorizing a sister city relationship between the City of Annapolis and the City of Yuzhne in Ukraine.
Body
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Resolution 3-24
Introduced by: Mayor Buckley
Co-sponsored by:
A RESOLUTION concerning
Sister City Relationship with the City of Yuzhne in Ukraine
FOR the purpose of authorizing a sister city relationship between the City of Annapolis and the City of Yuzhne in Ukraine.
WHEREAS, The City of Annapolis has a long history of fostering international relationships and promoting cultural exchange, understanding, and cooperation;
WHEREAS, The City of Yuzhne in southwestern Ukraine is also a vibrant and resilient community with a rich cultural heritage and a strong commitment to democracy and freedom;
WHEREAS, Yuzhne is located on the Black Sea coast, about 47 kilometers from the regional center of Odesa, and is one of the top three seaports in Ukraine;
WHEREAS, In 1993, the Ukrainian national parliament declared Yuzkne a city of significance in the Oblast province of Ukraine;
WHEREAS, The Sister City Program is a global network of over 1,600 communities in 145 countries that are dedicated to building relationships through citizen diplomacy; and
WHEREAS, Establishing a sister city relationship between the City of Annapolis and the City of Yuzhne would provide unique opportunities for both cities to:
a. Promote cultural exchange and understanding by facilitating educational exchanges, artistic collaborations, and other cultural programs;
b. Strengthen economic ties by encouraging business partnerships, trade delegations, and joint economic development initiatives;
c. Support democratic values and human rights by standing together in the face of challenges and promoting peace and cooperation; and
d. Build lasting friendships and connections between the people of Annapolis and Yuzhne, fostering mutual respect and und...
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