Virginia’s municipalities maintain robust international relationships to foster cultural and economic exchange. Notable sister city partnerships include:
* **Richmond:** Sister cities with Saitama (Japan), Richmond (England), and Zhengzhou (China). * **Virginia Beach:** Sister cities with Miyazaki (Japan), Moss (Norway), and Bangor (Northern Ireland). * **Norfolk:** Sister cities with Kitakyushu (Japan), Wilhelmshaven (Germany), and Halifax (Canada). * **Alexandria:** Sister cities with Dundee (Scotland) and Caen (France).