BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN KC AND THE WORLD
OUR
MISSION
To serve as Kansas City’s official global bridge, championing our city’s international presence by driving Commerce, strengthening Community ties, and expanding Cultural Awareness through active, strategic partnerships.
OUR
SISTER CITIES
SEVILLE, SPAIN
Est. 1967
KURASHIKI, JAPAN
Est. 1972
TAINAN, TAIWAN
Est. 1978
XI’AN, CHINA
Est. 1989
HANNOVER, GERMANY
Est. 1993
ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Est. 1995
RAMLA, ISRAEL
Est. 1998
YAN’AN, CHINA
Est. 2017
METZ, FRANCE
Est. 2025
MORELIA, MEXICO
Est. 1973
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE -Emeritus - 1974
GUADALAJARA, MÉXICO
Est. 1991
PORT HARTCOURT, NIGERIA
Est. 1993
OUR
FRIENDSHIP CITIES
JEONJU, SOUTH KOREA
Est. 2025
SAN MIGUEL DE TUCUMAN, ARGENTINA
Est. 2026
SHARING KANSAS CITY CULTURE WITH
THE WORLD
“No matter the political moment, Kansas City and our region will always support international trade and cultural exchange that can fuel economic growth for area businesses in new markets and can build a pipeline of talent for our community.” - Mayor Quinton Lucas (2025)
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You don’t need to move to D.C. to be a diplomat. Represent the 816 by becoming a member and engage the world in your own backyard.
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