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Ayia Napa being twinned with Lebanon's Byblos
October 3, 2018
Ayia Napa is being twinned with the historic Lebanese town of Byblos, the municipality announced on Tuesday.
“The first phase of the twinning ceremony between the two cities took place on Saturday, September 29, as part of the events of the 34th International Ayia Napa Festival.
The mayor of Ayia Napa Yiannis Karousos and the mayor of Byblos Lebanon Wissam Zaarour, signed the protocol of co-operation in the presence of the minister of interior, Constantinos Petrides. ”
Karousos said the twinning’s aims and objectives were to enhance mutual understanding in areas such as culture, tourism, technology, commerce and business for the well-being of both cities.