Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announce that Kansas and the Czech Republic have signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation.

 

The announcement on Thursday stated that the statement is aimed at expanding collaboration in trade, business development, technological research, and other shared priorities. The agreement establishes a framework for closer cooperation between Kansas and the Czech ministries responsible for foreign affairs and industry and trade, while creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesses, universities, scientists, artists, and other institutions.

 

The partnership focuses on four key industries: aerospace; agriculture, animal health and biotechnology; advanced manufacturing; and nanotechnologies.

 

State leaders said the agreement also strengthens cultural ties between Kansas and the Czech Republic, building on the state's longstanding Czech heritage. Kansas is home to several Czech-owned businesses and the town of Wilson, known as the Czech Capital of Kansas and one of the nation's largest Czech-American communities.