Chief Secretary to Telangana Government Dr. Rajiv Sharma on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bordeaux Metropolis (France), represented by its Vice President Michel Vernejoul.
The MoU aims at strengthening economic links between Telangana State and Bordeaux Metropolis in aeronautical engineering, biotechnology and information technology sectors and in areas of urban renewal.
The Chief Secretary also met representatives of other institutions including, Aero Campus Quitaine and Sabena Techniques, in Bordeaux to explore possible areas of cooperation and investment.
The signing of MoU was followed by meeting with number of companies in Stockholm, including Electrolux and Ericsson, and a visit to Almhult, Ikea's headquarters in Sweden.
Advisor to State Government B.V. Papa Rao negotiated the draft framework of the agreement during his visit to Bordeaux Metropolis last month.
