Agreement

To

Establish a Sister city alliance

Of

International Friendship

WHEREAS, the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, of the United States Of America and Naka-machi, Ibaraki-ken, of Japan are desirous of becoming sister cities; and

WHEREAS, Oak Ridge and Naka-machi are uniquely suited for such an alliance; they are similar size and population; both have research institutions for nuclear energy development; and both are located in beautiful areas natural environment: and

WHEREAS, the purpose of a sister-city alliance is the development of mutual understanding and friendship through educational, cultural, and economic exchanges.　

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Oak Ridge and Naka-machi hereby mutually agree to the establishment of a sister-city alliance of international friendship, and urge the citizens of both cities to join in striving toward world peace and friendly relationships between the United States of America and Japan.