【Established Date】 On October 18, 1994, Tianjin and Genoa signed a letter of intent for friendly exchange and cooperation relations.

【City Characteristics】Genoa is the sixth largest city in Italy and the capital of both the Italian region of Liguria and the province of Genoa. Located on the Gulf of Genoa in the Ligurian Sea, northwestern Italy, Genoa and the coast of Liguria are much favored tourist destinations.

【Cooperation Fields】Economy in Genoa is largely based on its shipping and insurance industry. Meanwhile, petrochemical, steel, metallurgy, and food industries all contribute to the city's economic growth. Genoa is the largest shipbuilder in Italy, producing over two thirds of all ships around the country. Genoa also has machinery, railway equipment, textiles and oil refining industries.