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The Karnataka government and the German state of Bavaria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to collaborate in key areas, including Artificial Intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, Smart Cities, higher education, and sustainable agriculture, among others. The MoU was signed by Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M B Patil, and Dr Florian Herrmann, Head of the Bavarian State Chancellery. Karnataka's Minister for IT/BT, Priyank Kharge, was also present at the event. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Patil stated that the agreement will remain in effect for five years. As part of the collaboration, the two regions will work together in sectors such as Industry 4.0, space technology, medical technology, green tech, urban infrastructure, skill development, employment generation, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity, he added. During the meeting, Herrmann was briefed in detail about Karnataka's robust industrial ecosystem and the various ..