Heiner Pfrommer, Head of Social Affairs, and Hubert Burkart, Head of the Main Office, began by briefly introducing the district of Ludwigsburg and the district administration. "We are proud to have a total of four school partnerships with the Upper Galilee region. The encounters between young people are important for getting to know each other better, breaking down prejudices and gaining new experiences," said Hubert Burkart, head of the district administration. Head of Social Affairs Pfrommer emphasized the importance of international networking: "Student exchanges often lead to real friendships that last for many years. You can benefit from the experience you gain during the exchange for many years to come. I wish you a great time in the district of Ludwigsburg and many enriching experiences." Finally, both groups of students were able to sign the district's guest book.
The district of Ludwigsburg has maintained friendly contact with the Upper Galilee region in Israel since 1983, and in 1997 the partnership was officially sealed with partnership certificates. In the meantime, four schools in the Ludwigsburg district have entered into a school partnership with the Upper Galilee region: Ellental-Gymnasium Bietigheim-Bissingen, Robert-Franck-Schule Ludwigsburg, Alfred-Amann-Gymnasium Bönnigheim and Robert-Bosch-Gymnasium Gerlingen. Regular student exchanges and youth meetings are at the heart of the partnership work. At the end of September, a large Israeli delegation led by District Administrator Giora Salz visited the district of Ludwigsburg.
