Chungnam Province Signs MOU for Economic and Cultural Cooperation with Hesse, Germany

Chungnam Province has joined hands with Hesse, Germany, the financial and economic hub of Europe.

Governor Kim Tae-heum, who is currently on a business trip to Europe, visited the Hesse State Parliament building on the 10th (local time) and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for friendly cooperation with Manfred Pentz, Minister of International Relations of Hesse.

The province and Hesse have agreed to actively cooperate in attracting companies, promoting regional investment, and supporting exchanges among entrepreneurs for mutual economic development.

They also pledged to work together on exchanges between artists and cultural organizations, addressing climate change issues, and promoting exchanges between students and public officials.

Governor Kim stated, "Hesse is a global economic hub, responsible for nearly 10% of Germany's GDP, while Chungnam is the core of the Korean economy, ranking first in trade surplus and achieving $100 billion in exports, as well as being a cradle of high-tech industries. As leading regions in Europe and Asia, let us join forces to create a tremendous synergy that will drive the global economy."

Minister Manfred Pentz responded, "Through this MOU, we will consider and strive for ways to enhance our cooperative relationship."

Located in the heart of Germany and Europe, Hesse is a financial and economic center where over 12,000 foreign companies from 190 countries have established a presence, and in its major city Frankfurt, there are 260 banks from more than 50 countries.

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