Sunderland - Washington DC Friendship Agreement

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The Leader of Sunderland City Council, Councillor Bob Symonds, signed an Agreement of Friendship with Washington DC on 20 June 2006. The Friendship Agreement formalises Sunderland's unique historical link with the American Capital and was signed with Anthony Williams who was Mayor of Washington DC prior to the current Mayor, Adrian Fenty.