Amman: Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Yousef Shawarbeh met with Chairperson of the Syrian Investment Authority Talal Hilali to explore avenues for cooperation and technical exchange in urban development and investment promotion. The meeting underscored the longstanding historical ties between Jordan and Syria, which are grounded in mutual cooperation.
According to Jordan News Agency, Shawarbeh highlighted that the Greater Amman Municipality is advancing its services in urban planning, sustainability, digital services, and infrastructure. He noted the Municipality's experience in establishing AVID, its investment arm focused on transportation, waste management, and development projects. Shawarbeh emphasized the Municipality's strategic plan for 2022-2026, which aligns with royal directives and integrates national strategies to support Sustainable Development Goals. This plan aims to enhance global competitiveness, improve residents' quality of life, and create an integrated investment system to stimulate economic growth and employment opportunities.
Shawarbeh expressed the Municipality's readiness to share expertise with Syria, particularly in areas such as digital transformation, smart transportation, and urban planning. He described Amman's experience as a successful model for sustainable urban development. On the other hand, Hilali praised Amman's development achievements and the Municipality's initiatives to enhance services and citizens' quality of life. He stressed Syria's interest in benefiting from Amman's expertise in waste management, smart transportation, municipal digital systems, and modern urban planning.