Jordan, Iraq discuss boosting public administration cooperation

AMMAN — The Public Service and Administration Commission of Jordan hosted an Iraqi Federal Service Council delegation on Sunday to discuss enhancing cooperation under the first phase of an agreement signed between the two countries last September.

According to a statement, the discussions focused on advancing public service and administration, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

Commission Vice Chairperson Yasser Nsour said the commission is committed to implementing the agreement and outlined its goal of boosting cooperation in public administration between the two nations.

Nsour also presented an overview of Jordan's public sector modernisation strategy, highlighting the Commission's roles and responsibilities regarding developing and implementing policies, standards and strategies for HR management, training future government leaders and restructuring public institutions.

He also highlighted efforts to improve governance, coordinate and integrate joint government services and provide technical and advisory support to government departments.

The Iraqi delegates commended Jordan's "successful" implementation of the public sector modernisation strategy, urging for further cooperation.