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Swiss Ambassador Visits Al-Mashhad Village

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Swiss Ambassador Simon Geissbühler visited Al-Mashhad village to support its development, meeting with local leaders and residents. During the visit, the ambassador inquired about the village's dreams for support, leading to the presentation of a project for a sports village and a request for university scholarships. The ambassador toured educational facilities, a nursing home, and the proposed site for the sports complex before the visit concluded with a cultural tour.

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  • Swiss Ambassador Simon Geissbühler visited Al-Mashhad village to support its development.
  • The ambassador asked about Al-Mashhad's dream to guide potential support.
  • The village council proposed a project for a comprehensive sports village.
  • A request was made for university scholarships for the village's students.
  • The delegation toured educational institutions, a nursing home, and a proposed sports complex site.

The Swiss Ambassador, Simon Geissbühler, accompanied by Dr. Ghazal Abu Raya and Embassy Counselor Nour Younes, visited Al-Mashhad village in a historic trip aimed at supporting the village's development. The delegation was welcomed by residents, local institutions, and schools, led by the Head of the Local Council, Tawfiq Yahya Suleiman, along with council members Suleiman Saleh and Khaled Bahouti, and department heads Saeed Suleiman and Jamal Hosh.

A significant meeting took place between the council head and the ambassador, where strategic issues impacting the village's future were discussed. Dr. Abu Raya was credited with arranging the visit in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy and the Local Council. The ambassador inquired about the village's aspirations, asking, "What is Al-Mashhad's dream so we can support it?"

In response, the Local Council presented an ambitious project for a comprehensive, high-standard sports village. Additionally, a formal request was submitted for scholarships for Al-Mashhad students in universities, supported by a prepared action plan.

The ambassador's itinerary included tours of the village's educational institutions, including the distinguished high school, the excellent junior high, and primary schools. The delegation also visited a nursing home to meet with the elderly residents. The ambassador specifically visited the proposed site for the sports village.

The visit concluded with a cultural tour of an ancient house, known as "Al-Aqd," which holds historical significance and is named after the late Yahya Said Suleiman. A large number of Al-Mashhad residents were present to bid farewell to the delegation.

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