SISTER CITY AGREEMENT WITH PERU

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution directing the International Trade Consortium (ITC) to negotiate and prepare a Sister Cities Agreement with Lima, Peru. The agreement aims to foster cultural, art, educational, business, and technical exchanges. Lima, Peru, is highlighted as a major metropolitan center and the principal driver of Peru's economy, with significant trade and logistics opportunities due to its Port of Callao and Jorge Chávez International Airport, which have direct shipping routes and connectivity with Miami-Dade County. The ITC is also directed to monitor the agreement's performance and report back to the Board within 60 days of its effective date. The resolution was introduced on May 11, 2026, and adopted on June 16, 2026.