Leeds has a number of well established relationships with cities around the world as a result of the town twinning movement.

Leeds works with its partner cities on a wide range of activities and themes - from local economic development, social inclusion and public services to art, culture, young people and global citizenship.

Leeds partner cities are:

Leeds also has links with friendship cities, with whom it works on joint projects with the potential of developing the partnership further in the future.

 Leeds friendship cities are: