Tunisia's Kairouan and China's Shaoxing Become Official Sister Cities

The historic Tunisian city of Kairouan and the Chinese city of Shaoxing have officially established a sister city relationship, as announced by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia. This agreement marks a significant step in bolstering cooperation between the local governments of the two nations.

Shaoxing, located in eastern China, boasts a history spanning over 2,500 years, recognized for its rich cultural heritage and its role as a center of Chinese civilization. The twinning of Kairouan and Shaoxing is integrated into the existing strategic partnership between Tunisia and China, which seeks to enhance cultural, economic, and institutional exchanges.

According to the Chinese Embassy, this initiative underscores a mutual commitment to developing sustainable exchanges and promoting greater understanding between the Tunisian and Chinese peoples. The growing dynamic in relations between the local governments of both countries is characterized by an intensification of bilateral cooperation efforts.