Overview

• The Telangana government and Kitakyushu City signed a cooperative agreement on June 2 during State Formation Day celebrations to drive inclusive economic growth and urban innovation.
• An 80-acre Eco-Town in Hyderabad will be modelled on Kitakyushu’s zero-emission framework, featuring eco-industrial zones and advanced waste and water management.
• Collaboration spans Musi River rejuvenation, Net Zero targets, circular economy practices, clean technologies and digital innovation.
• Officials are exploring direct flight connectivity between Hyderabad and Kitakyushu to boost tourism, trade and people-to-people exchange.
• The pact also calls for Japanese language training for Telangana students and seeks Japanese investment to cement long-term ties.