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Jordan to Host Conference of Arab Towns Organization

A general view of Jordan's capital city of Amman. Picture taken Oct. 24, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Muhammad Hamed

The 18th General Conference of the Arab Towns Organization will be held in Amman on June 24 under the title "Sustainable Development and a Stronger Partnership".

Mayor of Amman Yousef Shawarbah said in a statement that the Amman Municipality is hosting the conference, which comes at a time when Arab cities need to enhance joint cooperation due to the current conditions to keep abreast of rapid changes and developments in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Secretary General of the Arab Towns Organization Ahmed Hamad Al Subaih , said that the conference's theme is in line with the vision of the Organization on supporting programs, plans and strategies that will achieve the sustainable growth in Arab cities.

According to SPA, Subaih noted that the organization has supported since its establishment in 1967 in Kuwait, Arab cities to achieve sustainable growth through programs, plans and strategies, especially as six institutions affiliated to the organization work actively to organize seminars, courses and forums.

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