In order to promote friendship and exchange and develop feelings of affinity for the cities among Hiroshima citizens, Hiroshima City has designated "Sister and Friendship City Days" for each of its six overseas sister and friendship cities, and two citizens have been appointed as "Hiroshima Messengers" for each city―for a total of twelve Hiroshima Messengers.
　During the term of their appointment, the Messengers will be involved in activities to deepen citizens' understanding of sister and friendship cities, such as participating in the planning of events to commemorate "Sister and Friendship City Days", making presentations to convey the appeal of the cities during events, and participating in events related to international exchange and cooperation.