Amman: The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Committee, led by Dr. Yousef Shawarbeh, has approved a series of agreements with Arab and international cities to enhance cooperation and development. The committee, in its recent session, extended a 75% fee exemption on horticultural agricultural goods intended for export until the end of 2026. This move aims to bolster Jordanian exports and enhance the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in foreign markets.
According to Jordan News Agency, the committee has sanctioned a draft twinning agreement with Morocco’s Rabat Municipality, focusing on promoting sustainable urban development and improving municipal services. This partnership will facilitate the exchange of expertise in urban planning and infrastructure and help preserve the shared cultural heritage of Rabat and Amman.
In addition, the committee endorsed a draft twinning agreement with Qatar’s Doha Municipality. This agreement seeks to foster mutual cooperation and the exchange of practices in local governance, smart infrastructure, public transportation, and digital transformation. Furthermore, a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Municipality of Barcelona was approved to support the development of municipal services and enhance institutional modernization.
The committee also approved an MoU with the City of Seoul to promote prosperity and resilience for the residents of both cities. At the local level, a cooperation agreement with ISRAR Al-Ma’rifah Company for Vocational Training and Education was approved, focusing on sustainable development and environmental management. An MoU with the Jordan River Foundation was also sanctioned to support its projects and capacity-building programs.
The statement from GAM highlighted that these decisions are part of the strategy to strengthen its international network and expand technical and institutional cooperation, contributing to the development of the services system and improving life quality in the capital.