Minnesota's sister relationships with other states and cities around the world help create and reinforce cultural ties, build important educational and political bridges, and pave the way for mutually beneficial business investment.
Visit the Sister Cities International Membership Directory to view the current relationships.
Sister Cities International serves as the national membership organization for sister city programs in nearly 500 communities, with relationships in over 2,000 communities in more than 140 countries. They provide members with a number of programs to support them in promoting citizen diplomacy, and members work tirelessly to promote peace and understanding through exchanges that focus on arts and culture, youth and education, business and trade, and community development.
Contact the Trade Assistance Helpline at 651-259-7498 or email Mto.TradeAssistance@state.mn.us.