Amman, Oct. 25 (Petra) — The Water Authority of Jordan, in
collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),
concluded its 2026 specialized training program on Sunday, training
19 personnel from the Palestinian Water Authority, local
municipalities, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health to build
technical capacities in water and sanitation management.

According to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, the two-week
program was conducted by the Water Authority’s Training Directorate
at its specialized water training center. The curriculum comprised
two courses: one focused on laboratory management, water quality, and
wastewater treatment for nine participants, and another on sludge
management and reuse for ten participants.

The program featured theoretical lectures, practical applications,
and field visits to wastewater treatment plants supervised by
Jordanian experts to share local operational experience and enhance
technical competence.

Assistant Secretary-General of the Water Authority for Administrative
Affairs, Imad Al-Qatawneh, highlighted the program’s role in
transferring Jordanian expertise to Palestinian cadres, praising the
support and directives of Water Authority Secretary-General Sufian
Al-Bataineh in driving technical cooperation.

Assistant Secretary-General for Media Affairs, Omar Salameh,
reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to broadening regional and
international capacity-building partnerships. He commended JICA’s
strategic partnership in supporting the water sectors in both Jordan
and Palestine, acknowledging the training center’s role in delivering
up-to-date technical knowledge.

Assistant Secretary-General for Financial Affairs, Khaled Al-Adgham,
reiterated the strong ties between Jordan and Palestine and the
authority’s dedication to providing technical support, recognizing
JICA’s contribution to sustainable development and regional water
infrastructure.

Participants expressed appreciation to the organizers, trainers, and
supervisors, underscoring the importance of ongoing collaboration to
advance performance across the water and sanitation sectors.

//Petra// AF