Twin towns
The Town of Szolnok with County Ranking boasts divergent and well-functioning twinning and international relationships. Through the twinnings and international co-operation, a vast number of valuable and successful programmes have been implemented between schools, cultural institutions, sports clubs, churches, friendships societies and civic organisations not to mention the formation of innumerable personal friendships. The municipal government pays special attention to the international firms and companies settled in Szolnok with an aim to strengthen its position in international recognition. It has fostered high standard co-operation with ambassadors, diplomatic corps and cultural institutions from several countries of the world accredited to Hungary thereby contributing to the favourable image formed of the town.