Telangana and Kitakyushu City Sign Historic Pact for Green Growth on June 2

Hyderabad: Telangana took a bold step toward global partnership on Monday by signing a historic deal with Japan’s Kitakyushu City, focusing on sustainable economic growth, zero-emission projects, and fresh ideas for urban development.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy greeted the visiting Japanese team, led by Kitakyushu Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi, with enthusiasm. He shared memories of his recent trip to Japan, where he explored Kitakyushu’s eco-town—a globally admired model that turned the city into a beacon of environmental sustainability. “What I saw there lit a spark for Telangana’s own plans,” Revanth Reddy said, adding that the state has already sealed deals with Japanese businesses to bring a similar eco-town to Hyderabad.

The CM spoke with optimism about the pact’s potential to reshape Telangana’s future. “This tie-up will help us grow our economy in a way that includes everyone, push for zero-emission goals, and spark new ideas for our cities,” he told the gathering.

Revanth Reddy also gave the delegation a glimpse into Telangana’s Musi River rejuvenation project, a major effort to clean the river while turning it into an economic hub for Hyderabad. He explained how the initiative balances environmental care with opportunities for growth.

The talks also covered ways to build stronger cultural ties. Revanth Reddy pointed out that many Telangana students are keen to learn Japanese, with hopes of studying or working in Japan, and he requested Kitakyushu’s support to start language training programs to help them achieve this goal.

Looking to the future, Revanth Reddy disclosed plans to set up direct flights between Hyderabad and Kitakyushu, explaining that better air routes would boost tourism, trade, and cultural interactions, pulling the two regions closer.

This deal fits into Telangana’s broader goal of gaining global recognition, coming right after the state hosted big events like the Bharat Summit and the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad earlier this year.