- January 16, 2025
- 10:04 pm
- Israel
On January 16, 2025, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Israel Yevgeny Korniychuk held a meeting with the mayor of Holon Shay Kenon. Particular attention was paid to the development of friendly relations between Ukraine and Israel at the municipal level.
On the initiative of the Embassy of Ukraine, the city municipality Holon was asked to consider the possibility of concluding a twinning agreement with the Ukrainian city of Zhitomir.
Iranian-Russian cooperation became one of the key issues of discussion.
Ambassador Yevgeny Korniychuk also expressed sincere gratitude to the Holon City Hall for the symbolic show of solidarity – illuminating the city building in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on the occasion of the 1000th day of the full-scale Russian invasion. This gesture is extremely important for the Ukrainian people in these difficult times.
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Key questions at the meeting
- Military cooperation between Iran and Russia
- The parties discussed the threat to national security associated with cooperation between Iran and Russia.
- Yevgeny Korniychuk emphasized that countering these challenges is a common cause for Ukraine and Israel.
- Interregional cooperation
- During the meeting, the possibility of signing a twinning agreement between Ukrainian Zhytomyr and Israeli Holon was discussed.
- A video call is planned in the near future to clarify details.
- Symbolic support for Ukraine
- Holon City Hall expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people by lighting up the city hall in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in honor of the 1000th day of the full-scale Russian invasion.
Prospects for twinning: Zhytomyr and Holon
The signing of a twinning agreement between Zhytomyr and Holon may open up the following opportunities:
- Culture: exchange of exhibitions, joint festivals and events.
- Education: development of exchange programs between schools and universities.
- Local government: exchange of experience in the field of infrastructure, ecology and municipal management.
| City | Country | Areas of cooperation |
|---|---|---|
| Zhytomyr | Ukraine | Culture, education, management |
| Holon | Israel | Technology, infrastructure, mutual assistance |
Security and the common enemy
Iranian-Russian cooperation became one of the key issues of discussion. Ukraine and Israel face threats caused by:
- Supply of Iranian drones to Russia.
- Strengthening military cooperation between Iran and other anti-democratic regimes.
Quote from Evgeniy Korniychuk:
“Cooperation between Ukraine and Israel is necessary to counter the challenges that threaten the security of both countries. Only through joint efforts can we overcome these challenges.”
Symbols of solidarity
The illumination of the Holon Municipality building in the colors of the Ukrainian flag has become an important symbol of support for Ukraine in these difficult times. This gesture emphasizes that the Israeli people remain close to Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty and independence.
Conclusion
The meeting between the Ambassador of Ukraine to Israel and the mayor of Holon opened new prospects for interregional cooperation and strengthening friendship between our countries. Discussion of security issues, signing of a twinning agreement and symbolic support reinforce the importance of interaction between Ukraine and Israel.
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