Higher education minister, German ambassador inaugurate new German embassy building

AMMAN — Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Azmi Mahafzah and German Ambassador to Amman Bertram von Moltke on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of the new German Embassy building in the capital's Abdoun neighbourhood.

The German ambassador said that the new embassy building will be a "symbol of our strong relationship and friendship with Jordan."

He added that it will provide sufficient space for meeting and working together while respecting local culture and traditions, and that the building will be environmentally sustainable through the use of natural cooling systems, harnessing solar energy, collecting rainwater and recycling all wastewater.

He also expressed his gratitude to Amman Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh and all relevant authorities for their continuous efforts in making this project possible.