Telangana signs MoUs with Germany's Thuringia and South Africa for technology, skills, and medical tourism

Key facts

• Telangana and Germany's Thuringia state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual cooperation in technology, skill training, startups, and life sciences.
• Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought Thuringia's support in reshaping the skilling curriculum for the Young India Skills University (YISU), Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), and polytechnic institutes.
• Minister-President Mario Voigt of Thuringia proposed an official visit by German semiconductor companies to Telangana to explore matchmaking opportunities.
• Telangana and the South Africa government agreed to cooperate in the sectors of education, medical tourism, skilled workforce, and investments.
• South Africa provides a platform for Indian companies to enjoy preferential market access into Africa through the African Continental Free Trade Area.