Thuringia and India sign cooperation agreement

Thuringia's Minister-President Mario Voigt has hailed significant opportunities for cooperation with the Indian state of Telangana following a week-long visit. The German state has finalized a five-year agreement, marking a first for any German federal state in partnering with the dynamic Indian economic region.

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The focus is on technology and skilled labor.

Voigt expressed strong satisfaction with the outcomes, stating that the results exceeded his expectations. The partnership prioritizes technology and skilled labor, with immediate plans to welcome Indian representatives next week to continue discussions on healthcare and nursing professionals. The visit also focused on promoting Thuringia as a technology hub, particularly in optics, laser technology, aerospace, semiconductors, biotechnology, and medical technology.

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We are the first German state to have concluded such an agreement with the strongly growing economic region.

"There are a number of economic and technological points of connection," Voigt noted, citing a productive meeting with the Indian space agency. He suggested Thuringia could act as a gateway for Indian businesses seeking to enter the European market. The delegation, which included 60 representatives from Thuringian business, science, and administration, also visited New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore to explore avenues for increased foreign trade. Voigt reported meeting with five Indian government ministers during the trip, with the recent EU-India free trade agreement facilitating discussions on imports and exports.

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We have achieved significantly more than I had hoped for.