DAYS OF PALESTINE – WEST BANK

Turkish Consul General in Jerusalem Ahmet Riza Demirer on Wednesday visited Salfit city in occupied West Bank.

The diplomat held talks with Palestinian local officials to discuss requests submitted by Salfit Municipality to the Turkish government for carrying out projects in the city, the Salfit Municipality said in a statement.

The talks also discussed twinning projects between Salfit Municipality and Turkish municipal councils, the statement added.

During the meeting, Demirer underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two sides, the statement said.

In November, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) carried out a project to restore the streets and alleys of Salfit, including several Ottoman-era buildings.