Tartous, Sept. 22 (SANA) Tartous Governor Ahmad Al-Shami met Monday with Ahmed Aras, President of the Union of Coastal Aegean Municipalities in Türkiye, and his accompanying delegation in Damascus, to discuss avenues of cooperation in municipal work, urban planning and service development.
According to Tartous Governorate, the talks addressed mechanisms for updating and developing municipal operations, as well as future visions for urban planning and organization, including the regulation of residential areas, streets and city master plans.
The two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in the services sector, particularly wastewater management, through the establishment and development of treatment plants and sewage networks, while benefiting from exchanged expertise and experiences.
The meeting also covered mechanisms for continued coordination, with both sides agreeing to establish working groups and hold coordination meetings to follow up on areas of joint cooperation and develop practical frameworks for implementation.
Earlier, on Sept. 2, Governor Al-Shami met with representatives of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to discuss support for development projects, enhancing economic activity and improving livelihoods in Tartous Governorate, with the participation of several directors of government institutions.
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