Sister Cities
Connecting Houston to Communities Across the Globe
About Sister Cities of Houston
People-to-People Diplomacy in Action
Sister Cities Houston connects our city with cultures, ideas, and people from around the world. Through long-standing partnerships, we build meaningful international relationships that promote peace, cultural understanding, economic opportunity, and collaboration.
Houston currently maintains 18 international sister city partnerships, each offering unique cultural exchanges, youth programs, educational initiatives, community events, and diplomatic engagement. Whether you’re exploring global connections, looking to participate in international programs, or wanting to understand Houston’s global footprint—this page gives you a clear overview of every Sister City we partner with.
Pacific & East Asia
Taipei, Taiwan (1961)
Houston’s First Sister City
A partnership spanning over 60 years of cultural, educational, and civic exchange
Chiba, Japan (1972)
Houston’s Sister City Across the Pacific
Strengthening bonds through education, culture, and trade
Perth, Australia (1984)
Houston’s Sister City Down Under
Celebrating commerce, education, & culture since 1984
Karachi, Pakistan (2009)
Houston’s South Asian Sister City
Advancing education, culture, and commerce since 2009
Ulsan, South Korea (2021)
Houston’s Industrial and Cultural Partner
Building collaboration in trade, education, and innovation since 2021
Taipei, Taiwan
(1961)
Houston’s First Sister City
A partnership spanning over 60 years of cultural, educational, and civic exchange
Chiba, Japan
(1972)
Houston’s Sister City Across the Pacific
Strengthening bonds through education, culture, and trade
Perth, Australia
(1984)
Houston’s Sister City Down Under
Celebrating commerce, education, & culture since 1984
Karachi, Pakistan
(2009)
Houston’s South Asian Sister City
Advancing education, culture, and commerce since 2009
Ulsan, South Korea
(2021)
Houston’s Industrial and Cultural Partner
Building collaboration in trade, education, and innovation since 2021
Middle East, Africa & The Americas
Guayaquil, Ecuador (1987)
Houston’s Latin American Sister City
Strengthening trade, culture, and education since 1987
Tampico, Mexico (2003)
Houston’s Latin American Sister City
Promoting trade, culture, and education since 2003
Luanda, Angola (2003)
Houston’s African Sister City
Fostering global culture, commerce, and education since 2003
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2001)
Houston’s Gateway to the Middle East
Partnering in education, business, and civic engagement
Basrah, Iraq (2015)
Houston’s Sister City in the Middle East
Advancing civic, educational, and trade connections since 2015
Istanbul, Turkey (1988)
Houston’s Bridge Between Continents
Fostering culture, commerce, and education since 1988
Guayaquil, Ecuador (1987)
Houston’s Latin American Sister City
Strengthening trade, culture, and education since 1987
Tampico, Mexico (2003)
Houston’s Latin American Sister City
Promoting trade, culture, and education since 2003
Luanda, Angola (2003)
Houston’s African Sister City
Fostering global culture, commerce, and education since 2003
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2001)
Houston’s Gateway to the Middle East
Partnering in education, business, and civic engagement
Basrah, Iraq
(2015)
Houston’s Sister City in the Middle East
Advancing civic, educational, and trade connections since 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
(1988)
Houston’s Bridge Between Continents
Fostering culture, commerce, and education since 1988
Atlantic & European Region
Huelva, Spain (1969)
Houston’s Spanish Connection
Promoting arts, culture, and education since 1969
Nice, France (1973)
A Taste of the French Riviera in Houston
Promoting arts, culture, and civic exchange since 1973
Baku, Azerbaijan (1976)
Houston’s Energy and Culture Partner
Building connections in commerce, education, & culture
Aberdeen, Scotland (1997)
Houston’s Scottish Sister City
Connecting energy, culture, heritage, and industry expertise since 1979.
Stavanger, Norway (1980)
Houston’s Northern European Partner
Collaboration in trade, culture, and education since 1980
Leipzig, Germany (1993)
Houston’s European Cultural Partner
Promoting arts, education, and commerce since 1993
Huelva, Spain
(1969)
Houston’s Spanish Connection
Promoting arts, culture, and education since 1969
Nice, France
(1973)
A Taste of the French Riviera in Houston
Promoting arts, culture, and civic exchange since 1973
Baku, Azerbaijan
(1976)
Houston’s Energy and Culture Partner
Building connections in commerce, education, & culture
Aberdeen, Scotland
(1979)
Houston’s Scottish Sister City
Connecting energy, culture, heritage, and industry expertise since 1979.
