Tel Aviv and Berlin mayors will sign a twinning agreement in the German city next month.
Mayor of Berlin Kai Wegner and Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo Ron Huldai have announced the establishment of a new Twin Cities partnership, which marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel and reflects the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two cities.
Tel Aviv and Berlin share democratic values and maintain numerous cultural, social, and economic ties. Both cities are vibrant and dynamic, attracting young people, artists, and startup entrepreneurs from around the world.
The official signing ceremony will take place in Berlin on May 5th, 2025. The visit of the Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo to Berlin and the signing of the Twin Cities agreement also marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Ron Huldai told media: “Kai Wegner, the Mayor of Berlin, is a true friend of Israel. Since October 7, he visited Tel Aviv-Yafo to express his solidarity, expressed full support for Israel’s right to self-defenc e, and declared that the Israeli flag would remain raised over Berlin’s City Hall until all hostages return. We are strengthening our ties with Berlin through understanding that strong partnerships are built on shared values, historical responsibility, and a commitment to a better future for the next generations.”
Tel Aviv-Yafo has signed cooperation and friendship agreements with many cities worldwide and maintains fruitful relations with other leading cities. Berlin now joins Tel Aviv-Yafo’s other partner cities in Germany: Cologne, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Essen, and Bonn.