Sister-Cities and States
Sister-State Relationships
Minnesota has two active sister-state relationships.
Shaanxi Province, China
The Minnesota-Shaanxi relationship, which was established in 1983, is actively managed by the U.S.-China People’s Friendship Association of Minnesota.
State of Haryana, India
Minnesota’s agreement with Haryana was forged in 2007. The relationship is managed by Tim Odegard at the Minnesota Trade Office 651-259-7491 Tim.Odegard@state.mn.us.