Two progressive mayors, the Mayor of Athens, Harris Duke and the Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wusigned on Friday, April 25, 2025, official statement of intentions, In Boston Town Hallvalidating the strong bonds that connect the two cities.
The Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukasstated: “We signed today with the Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wua letter of common intentions to further deepen the strong and historical links between Boston and Athens. OR Wu She is the first woman of Asian descent to be elected to the Boston Municipal Council, the first to give birth during her term of office, and supported the extension of parental leave in six weeks. In addition, only the second woman in the 160 -year history of the city holding the post of mayor. He is a progressive mayor fighting for inequalities. And it raises issues that remain controversial in the US public discourse. We will work together for our common priorities, the durability and viability of cities, the democratic governance and the participation of citizens in decision -making. The common history of Athens – Boston is the basis for the future. “
OR Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wustressed: ‘It was a great honor for me to welcome the Mayor of Athens today at the Town Hall, Haris Doukas. The similarities between our cities are not only limited to our history – and in our own way, both cities laid the cultural and political foundations for our countries. We continue to be examples for the whole world, from theater and architecture, arts and education, innovation and citizens’ involvement. And today, Boston is proud to continue to show an example of how a country can work with other countries worldwide, rather than opposed to them – reinforcing its ties with a city that has always been and continues to be, a great friend and source of inspiration. Thank you, Mayor Duke. We look forward to our cooperation and friendship with Athens».
The two mayors discussed both the challenges of modern cities such as over -tourism, the treatment of housing and climate crisis, and the crucial role of local government in civil protection, cultural heritage management, primary health, education and innovation.
The two cities are committed together to develop and sign a formal Memorandum of Understanding in the coming period, which will set specific objectives, actions and measurable results in the context of the context.
The Mayor of Athens informed the Mayor Wu, who is a graduate of Harvard, about his visit to the university where he was found the day before. There he met with the Dean as well as with distinguished teachers, expressing his support for the academic community and the values of freedom, justice, democracy, as symbolized by the top university – a symbol against the ideological compliance that is being attempted.
Subsequently, accompanied by the Greek Consul General in Boston, Symeon Tegos, he watched the raising of the Greek flag at the Boston Town Hall.
The mayor of Athens offered the Mayor of Boston the last frame from the anniversary collection for the 150th anniversary of the City Hall. The mayor of Boston, for her part, gave Harry Doukas, a Revere Cup, a symbol of Boston’s revolutionary roots. The inscription stated: ‘To the citizens of Athens, Greece, in honor of our common democratic values, our constant friendship and the uninterrupted love for the knowledge we share both of our cities».
On Sunday, April 27, the two mayors will attend 29or Parade of the Boston -Nea England Diaspora, which commemorates the day of Greek national independence, in which the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, will also be the Grand Lastard.