Fort Worth Sister Cities International

The City of Fort Worth joined Sister Cities International in 1981 and began actively seeking its first partner in 1983. Criteria for city partnerships include mutual interest, long-term commitment, financial resources for exchanges and programs, existing linkages, chamber relations, community support, cultural and educational venues, accessibility to major airport and diplomatic relations. Fort Worth signed its first agreement with Reggio Emilia, Italy in 1985. Since then, relationships have been established with Nagaoka, Japan (1987); Trier, Germany (1987); Bandung, Indonesia (1990); Budapest, Hungary (1990); Toluca, Mexico (1998); Mbabane, Swaziland (2004). Fort Worth Sister Cities is a non-profit organization under contract with the City of Fort Worth to operate the Sister Cities program. It is a membership organization supported by membership dues, private donations, grants, special events and by the City of Fort Worth's hotel occupancy taxes.