Current partnerships and collaborations of the Canton of Basel-Stadt
The Canton of Basel-Stadt maintains ongoing partnerships and collaborations with inter-national regions and cities. The focus is on joint activities in business, research, education, and culture.
Europe
Basel is the gateway to Europe and, from a European perspective, the gateway to Switzerland. Good relations between Switzerland and Europe are therefore crucial for the location's success. The Canton maintains close ties with the neighbouring regions of Baden-Württemberg, the Collectivité européenne d’Alsace (CeA), and the Grand-Est region. In addition, the Canton of Basel-Stadt participates in various corporate activities, thematic platforms, and political meetings.
Massachusetts (USA)
Partnership since 2002
The partnership with Massachusetts focuses on the economy, education, research, and innovation. It promotes exchange between universities, research institutions, businesses, and public bodies.
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The Sister State Agreement is a memorandum of understanding that sets out shared objectives. It provides Basel-Stadt with an official framework for the collaboration.
Miami Beach (USA)
Partnership since 2011
At the heart of this town twinning initiative is the Art Basel art fair and its Miami Beach edition. It also supports tourism initiatives and strengthens Basel's network as a premier cultural destination.
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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a memorandum of understanding that sets out shared objectives. It provides Basel-Stadt with an official framework for the collaboration.
Seoul (Südkorea)
Partnership since 2022
The city cooperation with Seoul strengthens collaborative work in the fields of research, innovation, and start-up development, as well as urban planning and architecture, art and design, and international peacebuilding.
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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a memorandum of understanding that sets out shared objectives. It provides Basel-Stadt with an official framework for the collaboration.
Shanghai (China)
Partnership since 2007
Shanghai is the economic hub of the People’s Republic of China and a globally significant centre for life sciences. This partnership provides a stable framework for Basel’s life sciences sector to engage in high-level political dialogue. The Canton supports educational exchange programmes, and the department participates in regular consultations on China between the Swiss Confederation and the cantons. In addition to shared interests, the Canton of Basel-Stadt upholds Switzerland’s core values and fundamental rights, such as democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, within the framework of this partnership. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs supports this approach.
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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a memorandum of understanding that sets out shared objectives. It provides Basel-Stadt with an official framework for the collaboration.
- Shanghai Memorandum of Understanding 2021-2023 (Deutsch) (Startet einen Download)
- Shanghai Memorandum of Understanding 2017-2019 (Deutsch) (Startet einen Download)
- Shanghai Memorandum of Understanding 2014-2016 (Deutsch) (Startet einen Download)
- Shanghai Memorandum of Understanding 2011-2013 (Deutsch) (Startet einen Download)
- Shanghai Memorandum of Understanding 2008-2010 (Deutsch) (Startet einen Download)
- Shanghai-Memorandum of Understanding-2007 (Deutsch) (Startet einen Download)
Toyama (Japan)
Partnership since 2009
Through this prefecture-level agreement, the Canton supports the successful collaborative work between the University of Basel and the two universities in Toyama in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. This collaboration maintains a clear thematic focus.
