Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman and Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla signed a sister cities agreement between the two cities on Thursday, Dec. 7., with the purpose of exchanging good practices, sharing public policies and strengthening ties to promote the development of both cities.
In his message, Mayor Bonilla shared that the sistership goes beyond geographical borders, as it represents the union of two communities that share values, traditions and the vocation of service to their inhabitants.
Bonilla also added that the opportunity is expected to promote economic and cultural cooperation between the two cities, generate an open door for economic growth, cultural exchange and the generation of opportunities for Chihuahua businesses and residents alike.
Mayor Coffman emphasized that establishing this sistership is, above all, a recognition of the Mexican community living in Aurora.
“This sisterhood between our cities is very important to me,” he said. “Beyond the economic, cultural, or trade and business development benefits that may arise from this relationship, it was vital to me that a sister city be established in Mexico, the country where most of our immigrant residents come from, and specifically within Mexico, in Chihuahua.”
Aurora Sister Cities International is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes local and global partnerships centered on cultural, educational and best practices exchange, cultivating a network of community ambassadors who champion peace and prosperity around the world. Current Aurora sister cities are Adama, Ethiopia; Ilopango, El Salvador: Jaco, Costa Rica; Seongnam City, Korea; and Zielona Gora, Poland. Current Aurora friend cities are Antiguo Custcatlán, El Salvador; and New Taipei City, Taiwan. To learn more, visit AuroraSisterCities.org.
