RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is embarking on his third international trade mission next week, visiting several European cities and meeting with foreign businessmen and elected officials.
According to a release from Youngkin’s office, between Sunday, April 28 and Friday, May 3, he will be visiting the German cities of Munich, Frankfurt and Stuttgart, as well as Copenhagen in Denmark, Helsinki in Finland and Zurich in Switzerland.
During this trip, Youngkin will meet with several corporate executives and global industry leaders, as well as Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb, the President of Finland.
“Germany, Denmark, Finland and Switzerland represent critical markets that will advance economic growth and prosperity in Virginia,” said Youngkin. “In strengthening these relationships, we are not only reaffirming our commitment to economic development in the Commonwealth but also strengthening the spirit of Virginia.”
According to Youngkin’s office, 119 companies from Germany, 30 from Switzerland, 13 from Denmark and eight from Finland currently operate in Virginia.
