Madaba:Greater Madaba Municipality (GMM) Committee head Haitham Juwainat and the mayor of the Palestinian municipality of Beit Sahour, Laith Qumsiyeh, have signed a twinning agreement to enhance cooperation in various sectors including culture, tourism, heritage, development, and municipal fields.
According to Jordan News Agency, the agreement entails the establishment of a joint twinning and cooperation committee. This committee is tasked with preparing annual work plans, overseeing joint projects, coordinating visits and delegations, and utilizing resources and expertise from both municipalities to bolster local development and promote cultural and heritage tourism.
The agreement outlines collaboration in organizing cultural events, exhibitions, and festivals, as well as exchanging artistic and folklore troupes. Additionally, it aims to develop joint tourism programs and routes. The two sides will work together to protect tangible and intangible heritage and enhance the historical, cultural, and tourism assets of both cities.
Furthermore, the agreement includes the exchange of expertise among municipal staff, cooperation in urban planning, digital transformation, waste management, public cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and support for artisans, small businesses, and heritage industries. It also encourages youth, student, and sports initiatives.