City Welcomes Mayor of Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico

On Feb. 9, Moreno Valley Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez hosted a small delegation of visitors from Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico. The visit was led by its Mayor, Presidente Municipal Gerardo Torres and included key staff representatives. During a brief ceremony and reception held before their meeting, Mayor Gutierrez presented Presidente Torres with a key to the city and expressed his gratitude for the delegation's visit and interest in Moreno Valley. "International relationships are important to the quality of educational, cultural, and economic exchanges that benefit all parties," said Mayor Gutierrez. "We appreciate the opportunity to explore options for future interaction with the government and residents of Zacapu." The meeting allowed leaders to share ideas, while discussing the possibility of establishing a student exchange program and Sister City status. In 1993, the Moreno Valley City Council approved its first Sister City agreement, establishing ties with the city of San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico.