Amman: Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Committee, Dr. Yousef Shawarbeh, met with Director of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) office in Jordan, Kim Soyoung, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation and work in the urban transport field. Shawarbeh reviewed Seoul's experience in urban transport and explored ways to transfer these capabilities to Amman to develop smart infrastructure that contributes to environmental sustainability and strengthens the public transport system.
According to Jordan News Agency, Shawarbeh emphasized the depth of Jordanian-Korean relations, which are based on joint cooperation and expertise exchange. He commended KOICA's role in supporting the municipality's efforts. Shawarbeh stated the municipality seeks to enhance the public transport system and provide a flexible urban transport system by learning from Seoul's experience, considered a leading global model in smart and flexible urban transport management. This cooperation aligns with the municipality's vision to benefit from the best global practices and adapt them to the local context of Amman.
In turn, Soyoung expressed her appreciation for the municipality's role and efforts in supporting Amman's development. She noted the agency's eagerness to enhance future cooperation with the municipality and affirmed the keenness to help Amman benefit from advanced Korean technologies in urban transport. This support aligns with the municipality's vision and plans for developing this sector. Soyoung affirmed that this meeting marks the beginning of a strong and ongoing partnership in the coming phase.