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New initiatives have been launched by Britain and Germany on culture, sport and young people to mark the State Visit of the German President.

These new agreements seek to strengthen the bonds between our two countries, fostering cultural exchange to the mutual benefit of both Britain and Germany.

On the second day of his State Visit (Thursday 4th December), German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier joined the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in touring the V&A

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