Melitopol Mayor Sergei Valter and the Deputy Mayor Valery Govorkov have visited the United States of America. The business trip was organized with the assistance of the International Cultural and Educational Association (International Cultural Educational Association - ICEA).

�The main purpose of our visit was the establishment of the sister-city relationships with the city of Elizabeth (NJ)� said the Mayor Sergei Valter. �We have reached a preliminary agreement with the Mayor of this city Mr Christian Bollwage, but we must still make certain alignment and execute all the necessary documents. We have also discussed the issues and opportunities for cooperation in various fields, particularly in the economy. We have presented an investment program of Melitopol at the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, as well got acquainted with the work of the logistics center, that functions in Elizabeth, and the work of the Public Utility Companies of city. During his visit to USA, we have also visited Washington DC and New York, and we hope that over time we will develop partnerships with this country.

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