The Bethlehem Joint Service Council for Solid Waste Management (BJSC) , signed yesterday in Bethlehem , a memorandum of understanding with the developing and operating company of Bethlehem Industrial Estate (BIE) the BMIP, during a ceremony held at Municipality of Bethlehem , in order to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between the two sides.

The signing ceremony was attended by Ms. Vera Baboun, Mayor of Bethlehem and President of the (BJSC), and Dr. Samir Hazboun , BMIP chairman , and Eng. Iyad Abu Rdainah, Executive Director of the Joint Services Council for Solid Waste Management in the province, and Elie Shehadeh, BMIP Project Officer, and many of the representatives and members of the local bodies.

The goal of signing such MOU , is to develop and promote cooperation between Bethlehem Joint Service Council for Solid Waste Management (BJSC), Bethlehem Industrial Estate, and to provide them with excellent services , and encourage investors to invest in green industries , recycling , and environmentally friendly businesses .

Mrs. Baboun stated that  this mutual cooperation at this stage in very much important  to serve the interests and programs of the two parties.

She also added , that the memorandum of understanding will help support the Palestinian investor in the BIE , and provide the services that are  necessary and appropriate for these investments .

From his part  Dr. Hazboun stressed on the importance of this strategic relationship between the BMIP, and the BJSC, and its active role in attracting investment to the region , and the development of solid waste services, create jobs where , and improve the services provided to investors in the waste collection and treatment .

Finally he Thanked Eng. Abu Rdainah for his role in improving and developing the quality and nature of the services provided to the private sector , in this region.