Amman, Sept. 14 (Petra) – The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and
the City Council of Barcelona signed a memorandum of understanding on
Monday to deepen municipal cooperation and advance joint urban
development initiatives.

The partnership seeks to modernize municipal management, improve core
public services, and leverage technological innovation to boost
residents’ quality of life. Primary focus areas include urban
planning, smart city infrastructure, accessibility, public space
management, and digital transformation.

The agreement was signed by GAM Committee Chairman Ahmad Malkawi and
Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni Cuadrado.

Citing long-standing bilateral relations, Malkawi pointed to upcoming
initiatives in smart water systems, public spaces, and urban
sustainability that position Barcelona as a core strategic partner
for the capital.

Barcelona Deputy Mayor Maria Eugènia Gay said the agreement
reinforces cities’ roles in solving global problems, building on past
Amman-Barcelona collaboration in sustainability, resilience, and
public policy.

Under the agreement, the two cities will collaborate on smart city
programs, digital services, accessibility, and environmental
initiatives under Amman’s Green City Action Plan, including
stormwater management, flood mitigation, and green space maintenance.

The agreement also aligns with Amman’s upcoming 2027–2031 Strategic
Plan, establishing joint projects targeting vulnerable populations,
particularly women and refugees in East Amman, alongside cultural,
educational, and sports initiatives for local youth.

//Petra// HA