Melbourne signs sister city agreement with Chengdu after 25 years
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.