Dura Mayor Congratulates Egyptian Ambassador and Discusses Cooperation and City Twinning Opportunities
Dura Mayor Eng. Mohann Amro, accompanied by Municipal Council Members Dr. Hekam Hajja and Mr. Yousef Al-Darawish, along with a municipal delegation, visited His Excellency Bassem Abdel Hadi, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Palestine, at the Egyptian Embassy in Ramallah. The visit aimed to congratulate him on assuming his new duties and explore ways to strengthen cooperation and establish partnerships between Dura Municipality and Egyptian cities and municipalities.
At the beginning of the meeting, Eng. Amro congratulated the Ambassador and wished him success in his new role. He reaffirmed Dura Municipality’s pride in the historic and fraternal ties between the Palestinian and Egyptian peoples, expressing appreciation for Egypt’s role and its supportive positions towards the Palestinian people and their national cause.
Amro stressed the importance of strengthening engagement with Palestinian municipalities, particularly amid the difficult political, security, and economic circumstances, in ways that help direct cooperation and support towards practical programmes that address these needs and enhance local authorities’ ability to continue providing essential services.
The meeting also addressed the role of local authorities and their partnerships with supporting institutions in strengthening the resilience of citizens and enabling them to remain on their land in the face of settlement expansion and displacement efforts, through supporting local development, improving services, and responding to community needs.
Both sides discussed opportunities to establish cooperation and twinning relations between Dura Municipality and Egyptian cities and municipalities, with the aim of strengthening ties between Palestinian and Egyptian cities, in coordination with the Embassy and relevant authorities. They also explored the possibility of launching joint programmes in municipal affairs, development, culture, youth, academia, and the economy, as well as exchanging expertise and benefiting from experiences in these fields.
The Mayor emphasized that such partnerships should serve as bridges of communication between the Palestinian and Egyptian peoples, translating their historic and fraternal ties into practical programmes, as well as reciprocal visits and the exchange of expertise between municipalities, community institutions, and academic bodies.
For his part, His Excellency the Ambassador welcomed the delegation, expressing his appreciation for the visit and congratulations. He also expressed his interest in strengthening engagement with Palestinian local authorities and exploring opportunities for cooperation and twinning between Palestinian and Egyptian cities, contributing to closer relations between the two peoples and supporting local development efforts.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Mayor extended an invitation to His Excellency the Ambassador to visit Dura and learn more about its community, institutions, and daily life.
