[International Exchange]
In order to expand the global view of the citizens and to deepen mutual understanding and friendship, Saitama City has formed sister/friendship city relationships with six cities overseas and holds international exchange events in a variety of areas such as sports, culture, and education.
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Toluca, Mexico State, The United Mexican States (sister-city since 1979)
Zhengzhou, Henan Province, The People's Republic of China (friendship-city since 1981)
Hamilton, New Zealand (sister-city since 1984)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A (sister-city since 1994)
Nanaimo, Canada (friendship-city since 1996)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (sister-city since 1998)
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| In addition, projects linked with The Saitama City Association for Global Awareness are being carried out for the purpose of promoting exchange with sister and friendship cities among the citizens as well as advancing globalization throughout the region. |
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