Manama:In a move aimed at enhancing municipal cooperation, the Capital Municipality of Bahrain has signed a twinning agreement with Larnaca Municipality in the Republic of Cyprus. The ceremony was attended by Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the agreement was signed by Aleya Yusuf Yahya, Director General of the Capital Secretariat, and Andreas Vyras, Mayor of Larnaca. The event was also attended by Dr. Andreas Eliades, Ambassador of Cyprus to Bahrain, Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, and several officials and members from the Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The agreement is seen as a step forward in strengthening municipal cooperation between Bahrain and Cyprus. Minister Al Mubarak emphasized the agreement's role in enhancing bilateral relations and expanding opportunities to exchange best practices in municipal services and sustainable urban development.
The agreement follows the visit of President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus to Bahrain, which further developed bilateral cooperation, including municipal affairs. It focuses on waterfront development, waste management, tree planting, and expanding green spaces.
Saleh Taher Tarada, Chairman of the Capital Municipal Council, stated that the agreement represents an important step towards improving municipal operations and public services. Meanwhile, Andreas Vyras acknowledged Bahrain's progress in municipal services and emphasized Larnaca's commitment to implementing the agreement's cooperation areas.
The agreement outlines cooperation in waterfront and coastal area management, environmental awareness, urban beautification, smart cities, and digital transformation. It also includes reciprocal visits to exchange best practices in these areas.