Dehradun, Aug. 28 -- In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Uttarakhand and the German state of Hesse have signed a state-level agreement to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including automotive, healthcare and higher education, on Thursday.

The agreement was formalised during an event held at Doon University in Dehradun.

A German delegation from Frankfurt, currently visiting Dehradun, underlined the importance of knowledge exchange and skill development as part of the growing India-Germany partnership.

Speaking to ANI, David Rendel, Mayor of Raunheim and member of the delegation, said it was a privilege to build bridges between Germany and India through regional and institutional partnerships.

"It's a great pleasure to have the opportu...