SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Savannah Mayor Van Johnson visited the city of Limerick in Ireland, signing a Friendship Agreement with the city.

The mayor shared the news of his trip on Saturday. According to local Limerick media, the signing ceremony was held during a special meeting of Limerick City and County Council in the Council Chamber in Dooradoyle this on Tuesday, Feb 18.

“I had the privilege of joining Mayor John Moran and other officials to formalize this partnership,” Johnson wrote on Facebook. “Which will create opportunities for cultural exchange, education, and economic collaboration.”

The focus of the agreement is on economic development, tourism opportunities and “fostering mutual understanding.”

“Savannah’s rich past and dynamic present make it a perfect partner for Limerick as we look to the future together,” said Limerick Mayor John Moran. “As we embark on this journey, let us remember that a place is not just made of buildings and roads—it is made of people and communities. It is the friendships we form, the ideas we exchange, and the common goals we pursue that make initiatives like friendship agreements successful.”

Savannah has a rich history with the Irish community, soon to be exhibited the Saint Patrick’s Day parade, which is the second-largest in the United States, and the many Irish cultural events that are celebrated this time each year.