In May, Brent Council decided to partner with Nablus after public engagement that garnered over 2,000 resident signatures. The decision sparked varied reactions given Nablus's location in the conflicted West Bank. Cllr Muhammed Butt stated this partnership reflects Brent's humanitarian values and is not a political endorsement. Cllr Ihtesham Afzal explained the initiative long predates recent events and aims to foster cultural exchange by sharing arts, languages, and traditions without using council funds. This inclusive project reflects Brent’s diverse Arab community and focuses on peace and education.
The partnership with Nablus reflects Brent's humanitarian values, focusing on connecting with people striving for peace, education, dignity, and progress, not political endorsement.
Cllr Ihtesham Afzal highlighted that the twinning initiative is part of a long-standing project aimed at cultural and educational exchange, not a reaction to recent conflicts.
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