NORTH MIAMI OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE SISTER CITY AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF ARCAHAIE, HAITI
North Miami, FL – 1/20/2017
North Miami Councilman Alix Desulme,
Deputy City Manager Arthur H. Sorey, III., and Assistant Police Chief Larry
Juriga joined Arcahaie Mayor Marie Rosemila Sainvil Petit Frere, Councilman
Garry Joseph, and Councilman Wilson Jean-Francois to sign a Sister Cities
agreement to foster economic, social and cultural development between the two
cities. "Today we signed a Sister-City agreement to build on and
strengthen economic, cultural and educational relationships between the cities
of North Miami and Arcahaie, with the common goals of developing understanding
and respect, while improving the quality of life for our respective
residents," said Councilman Alix Desulme, who hails from the city of
Arcahaie.
The Sister City agreement commits both
cities to identifying activities that can generate new initiatives to further
nurture economic, social, and cultural relationships, as well as:
- Mutual
exchanges between commercial, educational, athletic and other civic groups;
- Strengthen
the links between institutions and public organizations;
- Promote
both cities to their respective business and academia sectors as locations for
trade and investment;
- Facilitate
trade missions and business-to-business dialogue between the two cities;
- Explore
and encourage cooperation and exchange between local development agencies, and
- Promote
mutual leisure and business tourism opportunities.
The signing took place in City of
Arcahaie. This is the second Sister City agreement signed by the City of North
Miami since 2008. Photos from today’s ceremony will be accessible on the City’s
Facebook page.
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About Sister Cities InternationalFounded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in
1956, Sister Cities International serves as the national membership organization
for 570 member communities with relationships in 2,300 communities in 150
countries on six continents. This sister city network unites tens of thousands
of citizen diplomats and volunteers who work tirelessly to promote the
organizations’ mission of creating world peace and understanding through
economic and sustainable development programs, youth and education projects,
arts and culture, and humanitarian assistance.
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About North Miami, Florida North Miami, Florida (pop. 60,000+) is a
diverse community, located midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. As
the sixth largest city of Miami-Dade County, North Miami is committed to growth
in its business community, while also focusing on issues such as education, the
arts, leisure activities, and sustainability to provide a viable future for its
residents and to preserve the City’s rich history since incorporating in 1926.
For more information, visit:
www.northmiamifl.gov