Amman:Amman Mayor Ahmad Malkawi met with Ramallah Mayor Jack Saadeh on Sunday to explore potential collaboration in urban planning and digital transformation.
According to Jordan News Agency, Malkawi extended his congratulations to Saadeh and the newly elected Ramallah municipal council for securing voters' confidence in the local elections held last May.
Malkawi expressed the Greater Amman Municipality's (GAM) commitment to sharing its technical and administrative expertise with Palestinian municipalities, following directives from the Hashemite leadership. He emphasized the importance of transforming cooperation into practical programs and joint initiatives aimed at enhancing local government capabilities, improving municipal services, and elevating the quality of life.
The discussion highlighted areas for closer institutional cooperation, including the exchange of practices in sanitation and waste management, public transportation and traffic safety, smart cities and digital transformation, urban planning and environmental sustainability, as well as institutional performance and governance.
Mayor Saadeh acknowledged King Abdullah II's efforts and ongoing support for the Palestinian cause. He also commended the collaboration between GAM and Ramallah Municipality for its role in sharing expertise and implementing projects that benefit the city and its residents.