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Joining the Two Cities
In 1993, New York City and Jerusalem united in a partnership of "mutual cooperation," merging two cities with imminent importance internationally. Jerusalem and New York City are leaders in the struggle to merge religion, culture, and different ethnicities within their boundaries, understanding the need to share ideas and promote exchange in an age when differences threaten to destroy international relations.
Since 1800 BC, Jerusalem has been one of the principle holy sites of the three monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. While the history of the city is deeply rooted in the ongoing struggle for the co-existence of these religions, Jerusalem has proved its resilience time and again, serving as a progressive example for many Middle Eastern countries.
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New York City, in turn, represents this tradition in the West; it is home to innumerable religions, cultures, and economic divisions, which continually seek to intertwine this diversity in a neutral environment. New York City and Jerusalem share responsibilities as leaders in the ever-present effort to connect people throughout the global community in a peaceful and beneficial medium.
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Re-Establishing the Ties
In 1995, New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani and Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert recognized the need for a strong bond between the two cities during an era where times of peace were so often interrupted by unrest. The two mayors reconfirmed their commitment by signing a joint proclamation agreeing to maintain a close bind between the two cities. As time marches on and cities throughout the world search for a means to establish themselves in the global community in the twenty-first century, New York City and Jerusalem look towards each other for guidance and support during these times of change.
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