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Michigan, Israel Sign Research And Development Agreement

Michigan Public Radio Network

Michigan forges official relationship with Israel on industrial R&D

Gov. Rick Snyder has cemented a formal relationship between Michigan and Israel to collaborate on industrial research and development.

The governor and Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Roey Gilad signed a memorandum of understanding Monday in Dearborn.
    
Snyder says the deal was reached after more than a year of talks with Israeli officials.

"I look forward to seeing this not be the end of something, but merely a stopping point on a journey of strengthened relationships," said Snyder.

The formal relationship is partly the result of the governor's trade mission to Israel this time last year. That trip was cut short by negotiations in Lansing over expanding Medicaid.