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File #: RES 15-1301    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 7/15/2015
Title: Formalizing a Sister City agreement between the City of Djibouti City and City of Saint Paul.
Sponsors: Dai Thao
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Formalizing a Sister City agreement between the City of Djibouti City and City of Saint Paul.

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Whereas, Saint Paul has one of the largest East African community (predominantly Djiboutian and Somali) in the United States of America, contributing to the vibrancy of Saint Paul; and

Whereas, there are hundreds of Djibouti/East African-owned and operated commercial ventures contributing to the economic health of Saint Paul; and

Whereas, Djiboutian/East African-Americans have established educational, cultural, and non-profit institutions in Saint Paul; and

Whereas, many in Saint Paul and throughout Minnesota have familial, linguistic, and entrepreneurial connections with Djibouti; and

Whereas, Djibouti, strategically located near the world's busiest shipping lanes, controlling access to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, serves as a key refueling and transshipment center; and

Whereas, a burgeoning commercial hub, Djibouti is the site of various foreign military bases, including Camp Lemonier, the only permanent US military base in Africa; and

Whereas, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) regional body also has its headquarters in Djibouti; and

Whereas, a sister city relationship with Djibouti would formalize the existing informal connections between our cities; and

Whereas, in creating this historic relationship with Djibouti, Saint Paul would be the first city in the United States of America to forge such connections with a city in the Republic of Djibouti; and

Whereas, Mayor Houssein Abdillahi Kayad and the Saint Paul City Council have provided support and encouragement for a formal Sister City relationship; and

Whereas, Djibouti Diaspora of USA is a volunteer organization, working to enhance the relationship between the residents of Saint Paul and Djibouti and promoting cultural understanding; and

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Saint Paul City Council, on behalf of the people of Saint Paul, hereby approves the efforts of Dji...

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