Barcelona & San Francisco become Sister Cities

San Francisco, CA— To further the ties of friendship and understanding between San Francisco and Barcelona, Spain and to affirm their mutual
aspiration to work in unison for the benefit of their cities and nations, Mayor Gavin Newsom, joined by a trade delegation on behalf of the Honorable
Jordi Hereu, Mayor of the City of Barcelona, today signed a declaration strengthening ties and establishing a sister city relationship between the
two cities. This declaration marks the 18th sister city for San Francisco.

“The sister city accord is a recognition of the historical, cultural, political and institutional ties between San Francisco and Barcelona as
well as an official declaration of intent to nurture and strengthen new and existing partnerships in all areas of civic life,” said Supervisor David
Campos.  “Amongst many other things, a shared outlook on the world and the prospect for increased economic interaction make San Francisco and
Barcelona well-suited to be sisters.”

“The new Barcelona Sister City partnership will help strengthen ties between the people of San Francisco and the people of Barcelona,” said
Fariba Rezvani and Maria Andrews, Co-Chairs of the newly formed San Francisco- Barcelona Sister City Committee.  “We look forward to working
cooperatively to promote trade, tourism, and business between the two cities.”

CONGRATULATIONS !!!