On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, core Sacramento business and community leaders met at a Pacifteen event, hosted by Mr. Moe Mohanna (President of the CSIME West Coast), at his Temple Grand Ballroom to engage in dialogue with Mayor Kevin Johnson regarding the continued effort to build better relationships with Sacramento’s political leaders and policy makers. In the discussion Mayor Johnson and Pro Tem Senator Darrel Steinberg acknowledged the importance of fostering a better relationship between Iran and the U.S; a relationship that is based on mutual respect and understanding. Outside of Iran, California holds one of the greatest populations of Iranians, and currently no city in the U.S. has a close relationship with an Iranian city. Business and Community leaders in Sacramento realize the importance of establishing a sister-city relationship between Tehran, the capital of Iran, and Sacramento, the capital of California. Through a sister-city affiliation, the two cities will develop greater mutual respect, understanding and cooperation, while encouraging deeper friendship ties between individuals and local organizations. Despite the political sensitivity and heightened tension between the U.S. and Iran, the alliance brought about through a sister city relationship will transcend all difference for the ultimate goal of building dialogue, cooperation, and peace.