ISLAMABAD: Islamabad and Baghdad have reached an agreement to declare Islamabad and Baghdad as sister-cities as a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed between the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq was signed.
The two sides have reached an agreement during a meeting between CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa and Iraqi He Islamabad and Baghdad are likely to enter in teh relationship of sister cities as the two sides are agreed to enhance bilateral cooperationad of Mission Abdul Qadir Sulaiman Al-Humaeri.
Held at CDA Headquarters, the meeting focused on fostering bilateral cooperation, with special emphasis on strengthening municipal-level ties.
Both sides agreed to formally sign a MoU to establish the twin-city relationship.
This initiative aims to promote cultural exchange, people-to-people linkages, and collaboration in urban development.
Al-Humaeri praised the efforts led by Randhawa to enhance Islamabad’s development, beauty, and environmental sustainability. He expressed strong interest in boosting economic, cultural, and tourism ties between the two countries, and emphasised Iraq’s readiness to actively engage in the implementation of joint initiatives with CDA.
The proposed MoU will pave the way for collaboration in several sectors including preservation of cultural heritage, urban planning, infrastructure enhancement, beautification of public spaces, and sustainable development.
It is expected to strengthen diplomatic and municipal cooperation between the capitals of both nations.
During the meeting, Randhawa briefed the Iraqi envoy about the modernisation and uplift of the Diplomatic Enclave under the directions of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
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