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Municipal and diplomatic relations with Palestine

Overview

Municipal leaders and diplomats are engaging in various forms of bilateral cooperation and expressions of solidarity with Palestinian cities and people.

In Reggio Emilia, Italy, Mayor Marco Massari hosted Vladimir Kharoufeh, the Mayor of the twin city Beit Jala, to strengthen historical ties and review collaborative projects. This visit included discussions on sustainable urban food policies through the ‘Akli Baladi – Eat Local’ project. Mayor Massari reaffirmed support for Beit Jala residents, stating, “We are and will be by your side in this long and difficult path towards peace.”

In Montenegro, the Mayor of Cetinje, Nikola Đurašković, met with the Palestinian Ambassador to discuss the struggle for Palestinian independence and self-determination. The meeting explored a potential town twinning initiative between Cetinje and Bethlehem, as well as the possibility of hosting a humanitarian art exhibition titled ‘Palestine Through Montenegrin Eyes.’ The Ambassador provided updates on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing the need for international protection of Palestinian rights.

Entities

Reggio Emilia · Rabbi Alhantouli · Beit Jala · Palestine · Bethlehem

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Cetinje Mayor meets Palestinian Ambassador to discuss relations

    Cetinje Mayor Nikola Đurašković met with Palestinian Ambassador Rabbi Alhantouli to discuss bilateral relations, potential town twinning with Bethlehem, and humanitarian support for Palestine.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Reggio Emilia Mayor hosts Mayor of twin city Beit Jala

    Reggio Emilia Mayor Marco Massari welcomed the Mayor of Beit Jala, Vladimir Kharoufeh, to reaffirm the twinning pact and support for the West Bank city through ongoing urban and food sustainability projects.

Sources

24emilia.com · aktuelno.me · controradio.it · gonews.it · pisatoday.it · portalanalitika.me · reportpistoia.com · stampareggiana.it