Schleswig-Holstein and Hyogo: Strong partnership for the future!

Schleswig-Holstein and Hyogo: Strong partnership for the future!

Schleswig-Holstein has big plans when it comes to deepening its cooperation with Japan. Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) announced during his visit to Japan that the region wanted to take its partnership with Hyogo Prefecture to a new level. “The connection between Schleswig-Holstein and Hyogo is characterized by many common themes,” he emphasized. The focus is particularly on areas such as the maritime economy, technology, digitalization and artificial intelligence. This cooperation is not only a strategic undertaking, but also promises to be beneficial for both regions.

The cooperation between Schleswig-Holstein and the prefecture of Hyogo has existed since 1997, and the most recent discussions solidify this exchange. Günther further explained: "We decided today that the declaration of friendship should not be the end of our connection; we would like to make the relationship more diverse and intensify our cooperation." For his achievements, the prime minister received an award from Governor Yohei Hattori that recognizes the important ties between the two regions and recognizes the challenges and opportunities of international partnership.

Political discussions and economic perspectives

A highlight of Günther's trip is a business and scientific delegation that set off for Japan on Saturday. In addition to political discussions, the program includes visits to companies and universities. These activities extend until Friday and are intended to expand the basis for future collaborations. Günther is accompanied by a remarkable group, including Digitization Minister Dirk Schrödter, Economics Minister Claus Ruhe Madsen and State Parliament President Kristina Herbst, all from the CDU. In addition, the state parliamentary group leaders Lasse Petersdotter from the Greens and Christopher Vogt from the FDP are also part of the delegation, which illustrates the significant political support for this initiative.

In the coming days, numerous discussions and meetings will take place in Kobe and Tokyo, two of Japan's economic centers. These discussions aim to strengthen existing business relationships and explore new opportunities arising from this international partnership. By exchanging ideas with local companies, the delegation participants hope to gain insight into innovative technologies and new approaches to business that could be implemented in Schleswig-Holstein.

The decision to intensify cooperation comes at a time when global challenges for regions and countries require increased cooperation. Innovative technologies and sustainable solutions are at the heart of the political agenda, and the partnership with Japan offers Schleswig-Holstein the opportunity to benefit from the experiences of a high-tech nation. This is particularly important at a time when digitalization and economic transformation are major issues in the European Union and worldwide.

Overall, Günther and his delegation's trip to Japan offers an interesting opportunity to advance Schleswig-Holstein's longer-term goals and strategies with regard to international cooperation. The positive signals emanating from this trip could have far-reaching implications for the future development of the region. Prime Minister Günther seems determined to position Schleswig-Holstein as a player in the global context and to deepen relations with one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. This could lead to better exchange of knowledge and technology, which would be beneficial for both regions. For further information, those interested can view the current reporting www.shz.de see.