The Deputy Mayor Mr. Jawdi Abu Sneieneh met today with Isidro Gonzalez Afonso the General Consul of Spain. The meeting which was attended by Mayor's Assistant\General manager of International Cooperation intended to get a first hand view of the reality of the city and to build cooperation as well as to enhance the twinning agreement between Hebron City and Cordoba.
After welcoming the delegation, Mr. Abu Sneieneh gave a briefed presentation on the economic and political condition of the city given the close Palestinian and Spanish ties and the role played by Spain Government and People in supporting Palestinian cause. He then touched on the Palestinians daily suffering due to Israeli Occupation's practices and violations under the pretext of protecting the settlers .
Mr. Abu Sneineh called for improving the tourism in Palestine and Hebron City in special to promote inhabitants' Steadfastness, adding the interest of Hebron Municipality to enhance cooperation with Cordoba well as to promote the exchange of experiences among the two cities. He also touched on implementing different activities in whole social facilities of Hebron Municipality that affect people positively. Mr. Abu Sneineh then called Spanish Folklore to make various shows in Hebron, discussing the opportunity of having Football match between the clubs of Hebron and of Spanish clubs.
Mr. Afonso expressed his happiness to visit Hebron, affirming the close ties between the two countries. He also underlined the activities which were held in Jerusalem by Consulate of Spain. The General Consul highlighted his interest of make an exhibition of pictures in Hebron appears the culture and history of Cordoba City.
By the end of the meeting , the two delegations agreed on making an exhibition on Cordoba city in Child Happiness Center on 17\2\2014.