Ramallah, 09 May 2016 - A joint delegation of EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS participated on Monday in the celebrations of Europe Day which was organised by the Office of the European Union Representative.
The one-day event has attracted hundreds of guests. Both delegations stood at the plaza of First Ramallah group in a joint booth with the other EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).
Head of the Office of EU Representative in Jerusalem and Palestinian Prime Minister Rami al-Hamdallah visited the open-air fair including the stand of the Mission. Staff members of both missions have distributed brochures and leaflets, as well as promotional materials such as T-shirts, pens, pins, footballs key-chains and balloons to the visitors who passed by this annual public exhibition, showcasing the EU's support to the Palestinian people.
Other booths for EU member states and EU-Palestinian cooperation projects displayed their products such as traditional Palestinian food. The event also included an entertainment corner for children.
Another delegation from the Mission, along with PCP and Palestinian Ministry of Justice are scheduled to participate in the Open Day that all EU institutions will celebrate on 28 May in Brussels.
Europe Day marks the founding of the European Union, when European leaders decided to set aside differences and work together, for the greater good of the people of Europe.
