![Jericho mayor hands over plot with fig-tree to Russia](/datadir/en-events/ev908/icon.jpg)
Two other land plots are transferred to the ownership of the Russian Orthodox Church, subject to the certificate. One of the plots of 18 thousand square meters is located in the district known as Moscovia to many citizens of Jericho.
"Let us together open a new page for the Russian presence in Palestine. This is a common will of our people," Mayor of Jericho said. He also mentioned a special commitment of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society.
"We are still under occupation, however, we are seeking peace and free development," Saleh said.
He added that regardless of his brief visit to Moscow, he had managed to learn a few Russian phrases, in particular, "Russia and Palestine are friends forever."