Strengthening Sister City relationship
The sister city relationship between
Goulburn and Shibetsu, Japan, will continue to grow following a Council
decision last week.
Councillors endorsed a visit to Shibetsu
in 2018 as a Council authorised activity, and will seek to make the focus of
this visit a business one. General Manager Warwick Bennett will now liaise with
Shibetsu City Council to determine any business opportunities that may exist
between the two regions.
Mayor Bob Kirk said the delegation was a
great opportunity to see an amazing part of Japan, with a strong link to
Goulburn.
“The Sister City relationship with
Shibetsu is a productive one that adds much to both cities from a social and
cultural aspect. This delegation will also be an opportunity to strengthen or
form new business connections between the two cities, as we approach the 20th
anniversary of the Sister City agreement in 2019.”
Council is now calling for interested
representatives of Goulburn businesses, as well as any community member who
would like to participate in the delegation to contact Council about the
details of the 2018 trip.
All Councillors, Council staff and
community members who wish to take part in the delegation must pay their own
way in full.
Community members are invited to email council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au with the subject line ‘Shibetsu 2018’ if they are interested in joining
the delegation. Residents can also call 4823 4444 and ask to speak with Debbie
McCarthy for more information.
