Truro re-signs twinning deal with French town

Officials from Truro and the French town of Morlaix signed the partnership

A twinning partnership between Truro and a French town has been re-signed to mark its 45th anniversary.

Officials from Truro and Morlaix in Britanny met in the Cornish city for a special ceremony on the anniversary of the original partnership signed in 1979.

The partnership was re-signed by officials from both countries including Truro's mayor Carol Swain and her Morlaix counterpart Jean-Paul Vermot.

Twinning partnerships aim to build relationships between towns and cities in different countries and share in each other's cultures, according to the Truro-Morlaix Twinning Association.

Ms Swain said the partnership was "very important" for Truro, which is also twinned with the German town of Boppard.

"These strong cultural links have enabled us to continue to maintain bonds of friendship and understanding with two of our European neighbours," Ms Swain said.

"By re-signing the charter we are reaffirming that this friendship, which has already lasted 45 years, will continue into the future."

The re-signing of the partnership was done during a special ceremony

Mr Vermot said he was very happy to continue the partnership.

He said: "The English people were our best allies during the last century when we fought together during two world wars and I want to say thank you.

"I hope that, with the exchanges of people and all the works we do together, we will continue to be best friends for the coming centuries."