Autumn Institutional Session of the Congress
Moscow (Russia), 13-15 November 2006
Round table “European Cities – how to support the Middle East?”
During the session, a round table entitled “European Cities – how to support the Middle East?” was held with the participation of representatives from the Association of Palestinian Local Authorities, the Union of Local Authorities in Israel, the Arab Towns Organisation, and the Municipal Alliance for Peace in the Palestine.
INTERVIEW
Jean-Claude Frécon ''Local elected representatives are the voice of the communities that desire peace in the Middle East''
''Local elected representatives have valuable experience in the search for reconciliation between communities, through the activities of towns and local authorities. It is this experience that we wish to share with the Israeli and Palestinian associations of local authorities'', explained Jean-Claude Frécon, vice-president of the Congress, on the occasion of the Round-table 'European cities - How to support the Middle-East''. Interview
Arab Towns Organisation:
- Mr Said AKIL, Governor of “Damascus Countryside” Region
Municipal Alliance for Peace:
- Mr Yonathan DRUCKMAN, Coordinator for ULAI
- Mr Zackaria SABELLA, Coordinator for APLA
Union of Local Authorities in Israel (ULAI):
- Mr Menachem ARIAV, Mayor of Nazareth Illit
- Mr Avi RABINOVICH, Deputy Director General
of ULAI