International Connections
The City of Minneapolis recognizes "sister city" friendships with 12 cities abroad. These relationships are supported and implemented by citizen groups here in Minneapolis whose members organize exchanges and other activities. They have also been accredited by Sister Cities, International, in Washington D.C.
Bosaso, Somalia
Sister city since 2014
Sponsor organization: HAAN Relief and Development Agency
Minnesota Friends of Bosaso
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Sister city since 2008
Sponsor organization: Minneapolis Cuernavaca Friendship Committee
Eldoret, Kenya
Sister city since 2000
Sponsor organization: International Leadership Institute, Eldoret Forum
Harbin, China
Sister city since 1992
Sponsor organization: US-China People's Friendship Association of Minnesota, Minneapolis Harbin Sister City Committee
Ibaraki City, Japan
Sister city since 1980
Sponsor organization: Minneapolis Ibaraki Sister City Association
Kuopio, Finland
Sister city since 1973
Sponsor organization: Minneapolis Kuopio Sister City Committee
Najaf, Iraq
Sister city since 2009
Sponsor organization: Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project
Novosibirsk, Russia
Sister city since 1988
Santiago, Chile
Sister city since 1961
Sponsor organization: Club Chileno de Minnesota
Tours, France
Sister city since 1991
Sponsor organization: Minneapolis Tours Sister City Association
Uppsala, Sweden
Sister city since 2000
Sponsor organization: The American Swedish Institute,
Minneapolis Uppsala Friendship Committee
Winnipeg, Canada
Sister city since 1973
The City also maintains informal connections with Hiroshima, Japan.
Hiroshima, Japan
Location: Southern Japan
Purpose: Support for Hiroshima's anti-nuclear weapons work and other peace work; support for the Lyndale Park Peace Garden
Sponsor organization: Minneapolis-Hiroshima Friendship Cities, Inc.
Last updated Dec 4, 2020
