PANJIM: The State cabinet on Wednesday approved the ‘twinning arrangement’ between Goa and the Kaliningrad Region of Russian Federation for boosting cultural, educational as well as commercial ties.
Goa and Kaliningrad Region will enter into an agreement for Sister State relationship, as approved by the Union Ministry for External Affairs. “The Council of Ministers resolved to approve the “twinning arrangement” between the Indian State of Goa and the Kaliningrad Region of Russian Federation for entering into of sister state relationship between Goa and Kaliningrad Region, as per the approved document by Ministry of External Affairs,” the cabinet note, approved by circulation, states.
As per the agreement, both States will have to actively promote bilateral cooperation and build and develop relations in the spirit of friendship, trust and mutual respect on the basis of equality, partnership and mutual advantage.
Guided by the aims and objectives of the agreement, both States intend to encourage the study of culture, art, literature and language for better understanding between the people. The agreement will include exchange programmes in education, health, civil administration, urban development, etc. “They will have to also encourage establishment of links between non government organisations, youth bodies and commercial associations acting in their respective region,” the agreement document stated.
The two parties have to promote strengthening of international understanding, goodwill as well as enrichment of culture.
The cabinet has granted its nod to the transfer of 307sq mts and 225 sq mtrs in Panjim to PWD, Work Division III for implementation of sewerage scheme for Dona Paula and Caranzalem area.
