International relations
ETTEN-LEUR (THE NETHERLANDS)
Agreement on co-operation was signed in 1992
Etten-Leur is situated in the middle of the West Brabant country, founded in 1261. Surrounded by green environs and growing industriousness, the city has nearly 40.000 citizens. A few of the well-respected sectors are: metallurgical industry, machine production, transport, wholesale trade and the building industry.
Address of the Etten-Leur city Municipality: Roosendaalsweg 4, 4875 AA Etten-Leur, Holland.
JELGAVA (LATVIA)
Agreement on co-operation was signed in 1990
The city was founded in 1573. Jelgava occupies 60 sq. km area, of which 2,34 sq. km is water area, parks take 1,62 sq. km. With its population above 70.000 it is the fourth largest city in Latvia. The region of Zemgale, including Jelgava district, is a very fertile agricultural zone - it produces most of the country's agricultural products: crops, sugar, beet, etc. The main industries are pottery, flax and leather processing, food, sugar production and others.
Address of the city Municipality: Liela iela 11, LV 3001, Jelgava, Latvia.
OMAHA (USA)
Agreement on co-operation was signed in 1996
Located on the western bank of the Missouri River, the city has been an important agricultural and transportation centre since its establishment in the late 1850's. In its earliest history, Omaha was a trading centre and the "Gateway to the West." From these roots, Omaha has steadily grown until it is now the 48th largest city and the 60th largest metro area in the nation.
The city limits of Omaha extend over 100 square miles. The five county metropolitan area covers nearly 2,500 square miles. Omaha has shown steady upward growth for the past five decades. There are over 670,000 people within the five-county metropolitan area, and over one million with a 50-mile radius of the city.
There are over 17,400 businesses located in the metropolitan area, according to an U.S. Department of Commerce business survey. This growing economy is home to four Fortune 500 companies - ConAgra, Mutual of Omaha Companies, Berkshire Hathaway and Peter Kiewit and Sons. Over 30 other Fortune 500 companies have manufacturing plants or service centres in the metropolitan area.
Address of the city Municipality:: 1819 Farnam St., Omaha, 68183 Nebraska, USA.
PÄRNU (ESTONIA)
Agreement on co-operation was signed in 1992
The town of Pärnu was founded in 1251 on the banks of the Pärnu River. It occupies 30 sq. km area, of which 2,1 sq. km water area and 6,5 sq. km - green area. The city is fourth largest city in Estonia by its population - 44.978 inhabitants. Pärnu is a resort town that offers health rehabilitation services all year round. Historically its branches of industry have developed on the basis of its geographical location and local resources. Processing industry, construction and small business of commercial and services sectors are the most important areas of activity of the town.
Address of the city Government: Uus 4, 80098 Pärnu, Estonia.
KHMELNYTSKYJ (UKRAINE)
Agreement on co-operation was signed in 2001
Is a regional centre of Podillya, one of the Territories of Ukraine and city of oblast (the province).
Its area is 5.2 thousand hectares, its population is 267.800 people. Distance to the Capital of Ukraine - Kiev - is about 400 km. First the city was mentioned in 1493.
Khmelnitskiy contains a number of manufacturing complexes with highly skilled force that can be of interest to foreign investors. Another of Khmelnitsky’s untapped resources is tourism. The city is blessed with a number of natural and historical attractions, but the resources do not develop them into world-class tourist destinations. But Khmelnitskiy is one of the most remarkable cultural centres of Ukraine.
It is necessary to remember the beneficial geographical position of the City.
Khmelnitskiy is a gateway to both the East and the West and is easily accessible from all major cities in the NIS and Eastern Europe. Khmelnitsky also has an operational airport. Cargo transport is also available by rail and all major cities.
Address of the Municipality: Gagarinas St. 3, 2900 Khmelnitskiy, Ukraine
PLAUEN (GERMANY)
Agreement on cooperation was signed in 2010
The city of Plauen with its 65,000 inhabitants is the largest city in the Vogtland region and is the area’s top lace centre. Plauen was first mentioned as a town in a document dating back to 1244. The city has had a chequered history. Once lace production started in the 19th century, Plauen’s economy experienced a boom and hit a peak, mainly as a result of its lace industry, which became famous around the world. 75 per cent of the city was destroyed during World War II and the city was deliberately neglected under the former East German regime. Plauen has developed in a striking manner since German unification in 1990.
Address of the city Municipality: Unterer Graben 1, 08523 Plauen, Germany
Letter of intent
SHAMKIR (Şəmkir), AZERBAIJAN
Letter of intent was signed in 2014
It is considered that Shamkir city was founded in V-VI centuries. Shamkir (also, Anino, Annenfel’d, Annino, Shamkir and Shamkhor) is the 8th largest city in Azerbaijan and the center of the Shamkir district, situated in the northern foothills of the Lesser Caucasus, on the coast of the Chagirchay River on Tbilisi-Yevlakh highway.
Due to its wealth, and strategic location, throughout the history the city has always been attractive to the invaders. Being known as the great trade and handicraft centre of Persia, later on it was seized by the Arabian troops. For a while Shamkir was under the Georgian reign and Mongolian rule. In 1818, a German colony, resettled from Wurttemberg to Annenfeld in the territory of Shamkir. From 1914 the city was called Annino, but from 1938-Shamkhor. In 1944, Shamkhor was given the city status. In 1991, the historical name of the city was restored.
The economy of Shamkir district is based on poultry raising, cattle breeding and silkworm breeding. Agricultural machinery production, grape processing plants (winery), technical plants constitute a big part of the economy in Shamkir.
CZESTOCHOWA (POLAND)
Letter of intent was signed in 1995
Czestochowa is a city, located in southwest of Poland, founded in the 13 century. It has over 255.000 inhabitants. The city is famous for its castles, coming from the Middle Ages, Krokuvas-Czestochowas rocky highland and Jasna Gora monastery, that is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Czestochowas area is 160 sq. km, here are situated over 30.000 metallurgical, textile, building, foodstuff, light industry, chemistry, ceramics and precious stone production enterprises, also electricity and fuel are produced here
Address of the city Municipality: Ul.Slaska 11/13, 42-217 Czestochowa, Poland.