Welcome to the Senate Office of International Relations | Senate Office of International Relations Office Staff Office Information Office of International Relations 1020 N Street Suite 516 Sacramento CA 95814 Phone 916 6511515 Fax 916 4143706 WAS User Menu Breadcrumb Welcome to the Senate Office of International Relations The California Senate Office of International Relations SOIR was established in 1987 by the Senate Rules Committee. Our mission is to assist Senators in furthering strong economic and diplomatic ties between California and the rest of the world. International delegations are welcomed to the State Capitol in a manner befitting the protocol of the California Senate to further enhance respect mutual understanding and cooperation between the governments of guest visitors and the Golden State. For three decades the SOIR has been helping representatives of foreign governments businesses media outlets and academic institutions to gain a better understanding of California and its governance.