Our
vision is to promote in every way possible the
development and deepening of friendly international
relations and world wide cooperation. Considering
the Sister City relationship to be an effective
means of people’s diplomacy, the Mayor of
the Village of Cambridge and the Mayor of the
City of Scontrone (hereinafter “The Sisters”),
on behalf of their respective local governments
and citizens, agree as follow:
1. To carry out reciprocal regular activities
aimed at learning about the life, history, culture,
traditions and habits of the The Sisters, involving
broad sections of the public, cultural, educational
and other local institutions and organizations
as well as mass media.
2. To promote establishment of two-sided business
contacts and mutually beneficial economic and
trade cooperation.
3. To exchange experience and ideas in the fields
of local self-government, sustainable development,
agritourism, historic preservation and other mutual
interests of The Sisters.
4. To realize by common consent exchanges of
delegation of officials, specialists, consultants,
artists, sportsmen, youth and representatives
of non-government organizations that promote the
exchange of our cultures and strengthen the bond
of The Sisters.
5. To encourage tourist exchanges between The
Sisters and promote positive, welcoming experiences
for visitors.
6. To exchange information about activities,
achieved results and problems being solved.
7. To hold a yearly celebration in honor of this
Sister City relationship.
Two authentic copies of this Sister City Agreement
have been prepared in English and Italian. This
agreement can only be modified by common consent
of the The Sisters.
This Sister City Agreement is hereby signed in
Cambridge, New York on the 17th day of September
in the year 2004 and will come into force from
this day forward.
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