Mayor Murray visits Nashville for the 30th Sister City celebration and Peace Summit. A diverse Belfast delegation will join.
The Belfast delegation has many members representing academics, business, government, and non-governmental organizations. Trade missions and events have occurred before, along with student exchanges at several universities and musicians playing in Nashville for St. Patrick’s Day.
Mayor Murray will participate in this year’s Peace Summit, organized by Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with Belmont and Fisk, focusing on civil rights and history. They will share stories and music, highlighting Nashville and Belfast’s struggles.
Both cities have dealt with conflict and showed resilience. The summit is a call for action, encouraging shared learning from the past to build a more peaceful world.
Mayor Murray said it’s a great honor to celebrate the Sister City link, which benefits both cities greatly, creating a strong and diverse bond.
Belfast can now advise Nashville, helping them become a UNESCO City of Music. The future looks exciting for the cities, with plans for more trade and education.
Professor Joe Duffy helped plan the Peace Summit, which marks important anniversaries allowing reflection on history. The summit looks forward to future teamwork, and he welcomes the mayor’s participation.
The mayor will explore LGBTQ+ programs and discuss economic development, also aiming to explore trade partnerships.