Mayor Francis Cauchi gave a presentation about the success story of the twinning between Ghajnsielem and the Italian town of Tolfa. Francis Cauchi emphasized that although  the twinning agreement between the two localities was signed in 2003, the relationship between the two communities is still very warm and active. The Ghajnsielem Local Council always managed to obtain assistance from the European Union arguing that other localities should tap the resources and funds which are available for such purposes.

The presentation was held during a meeting in Mgarr attended by several Mayors from Malta and Gozo. The meeting was chaired by Chris Said, Parliamentary Secretary for Public Consultation. Chris Said said that almost 60% of the Local Councils benefited from EU funds obtained under the 'Town Twinning Meeting' programme.

The other presentation was made by the Floriana mayor while Osvalido Zammit from MEUSAC spoke in detail about the EU funds available for such programmes.

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