Cornwall Council and the Region of Brittany in France have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The agreement sets out how the two Celtic nations will continue working together on matters of common interest such as culture, renewable energy and tourism.
Councillor Leigh Frost, Leader of Cornwall Council, signed the agreement on the first day of this year’s Lorient Interceltic Festival (Friday, July 31).
The MOU is centered around three pillars. The first is culture and encompasses heritage, performing arts, visual arts, film and television and regional languages.
The second is economic and sustainable development, with specific focus on marine renewable energy, cyber security, transport and tourism.
The final pillar is citizens with the aim to encourage exchanges between learners, children and young people, improved social contacts and encouraging existing twinning arrangements.
The MOU, which replaces a previous agreement between Cornwall and Brittany, shows both parties’ commitment to working together.
As a result of the MOU, a roundtable event focusing on marine renewable energy, which will include representatives from Cornwall and Brittany, is being held during the festival in Lorient.
Councillor Leigh Frost, Leader of Cornwall Council, said: “I’m delighted to sign this Memorandum of Understanding, which will provide opportunities for us to learn from each other and collaborate on projects that will benefit residents and businesses in both Cornwall and Brittany.
“In a world of growing uncertainty, building and maintaining strong relations with trusted partners, particularly our fellow Celtic nations, is vital.”
Press release issued on August 3, 2026