Mayor of Akamas participates in the 35th International Mayors Conference in Jerusalem

The Mayor of Akamas, Marinos Lambrou, is currently in Jerusalem, Israel, to attend the 35th International Mayors Conference. The event, which began with an official opening dinner on November 8, 2026, runs until November 12, 2026. Mayor Lambrou was accompanied at the inaugural event by the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Israel, Kornelios Korneliou.

Organized by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the American Jewish Congress, and the American Council for World Jewry, the conference gathers local government leaders from around the globe. This year’s theme, “Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Empowering the Cities of Tomorrow,” focuses on the integration of modern tools into municipal governance. Key topics include smart mobility, the management of water resources, cybersecurity, and the application of artificial intelligence to improve public service delivery and daily urban life.

The conference serves as a platform for exchanging technical expertise, fostering international cooperation, and connecting municipal leaders with innovators in the tech sector. Mayor Lambrou emphasized that the advancement of technology and artificial intelligence offers significant new horizons for local government modernization, aiming to improve administrative efficiency for the benefit of citizens.