Reddy said there was an ‘urgent’ need for pivoting to priority skill training areas in the age of artificial intelligence, with focus on workforce needs in countries such as Germany, Japan and South Korea | Photo Credit: iStockphoto

The German State of Thuringia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government for cooperation in areas including technology, skill training, start-ups and life sciences. 

The agreement was signed during a high-level delegation meeting led by Mario Voigt, Minister-President of German State of Thuringia with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Wednesday. 

Referring to Telangana as “a leading centre for progress and innovation in India,” the Minister-President said the ‘impressive’ success story of Telangana holds a special place in India-Germany partnership dynamics. “We would like to partner with the successful state of Telangana and create a win-win situation for both sides,” he added.

Reddy said there was an ‘urgent’ need for pivoting to priority skill training areas in the age of artificial intelligence, with focus on workforce needs in countries such as Germany, Japan and South Korea. He sought the support of Thuringia state leadership in reshaping the skilling curriculum under the Young India Skills University (YISU), Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), and Polytechnic institutes.”

Seeking the support of Thuringia in creating a hub for German language training in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said: “Germany’s industry ecosystem could provide a roadmap of skilling requirements and Telangana’s Young India Skills University would adapt to the needs.” Telangana’s workforce played a key role in the success of Silicon Valley and that a vast majority of top global executives hailed from Hyderabad, he added. 

The State government had a vision to attract Fortune 500 companies to Bharat Future City and Hyderabad would offer a world-class environment for businesses, Reddy said, according to a release.

Published on June 3, 2026