International relations - Introduction

Osaka 30th Anniversary

2008 marks 30 years since the foundation of Melbourne's relationship with Osaka, our first sister city. Planning is now underway for a number of events and activities to celebrate this significant milestone. Visit Melbourne-Osaka activities for more information.

In this section

• Background
• Our international programs
• Sister cities
• Business Partner City Network
• Melbourne Office Tianjin

Connections with international cities are extremely important to the City of Melbourne.  They are an opportunity to learn, to educate and to share.  Melbourne residents, businesses and visitors all benefit from these relationships.

We maintain our strong international connections through the following channels:

• our comprehensive Sister city network;
• the Business Partner City (BPC) Network which maintains our connections with business communities abroad. For more information about the BPC network, visit the Business Melbourne website; and
• other international alliances developed around specific projects and initiatives.

The Tianjin Government Leaders Training Program is a wonderful example of a business and education exchange with our sister city, Tianjin.  Visit Tianjin Government Leaders Training Program for more information.