The municipality of Guimarães and a delegation from Hungary met at the Paços do Concelho to discuss possible forms of strategic cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, several areas of potential collaboration were identified, including economy, industry, science, technology, innovation, culture, tourism and sustainability.
One of the main objectives of the meeting was to find a Hungarian city with complementary characteristics to Guimarães for a possible twinning relationship. Academic and technological cooperation received particular attention, with a focus on engineering, aeronautics and the space sector, with concrete opportunities for rapprochement between universities, researchers and companies being considered.
Guimarães' distinction as European Green Capital 2026 opened possibilities for exchanging experiences and good practices in environmental, energy and urban sustainability areas with Hungary. Culture and tourism were also identified as privileged sectors for rapprochement, through cultural initiatives, gastronomy and tourism promotion.
During the meeting, Ricardo Araújo presented Guimarães' journey, highlighting its historical and cultural heritage, industrial tradition and growing investment in innovation and economic diversification.
