Leeds has a long and vibrant history of international cooperation. For over 50 years we have built partnerships with cities and organisations across the world, allowing us to learn from others while promoting our city's position on the global stage. For more information, visit Global Leeds.
Our international activity includes:
- international profile: We build and promote the profile of Leeds globally, as a city to visit, live, work, study and invest.
- sharing best practice: We work with international partners and networks to share ideas and best practice on the global challenges faced by cities.
- working with local partners: We work closely with local organisations across a range of sectors to support them with their international goals and projects.
Leeds has 6 partner cities:
- Brno, Czech Republic
- Dortmund, Germany
- Durban, South Africa
- Hangzhou, China
- Lille, France
- Siegen, Germany
