Melbourne signs sister city agreement with Chengdu after 25 years

Key points

• The City of Melbourne has signed a four-year sister city agreement with Chengdu, its first new partnership in 25 years. Lord Mayor Nick Reece formalised the deal at Melbourne Town Hall, covering 2026 to 2030.
• The agreement focuses on trade, education, innovation and sustainability, and includes performance measures and reviews. Lord Mayor Reece said Chengdu offers direct access to a market of more than 21 million people.
• An 18-member Chengdu delegation, led by Chen Yanfu, attended the signing.