Tangier, Morocco, and Baghdad, Iraq, have signed a three-year urban cooperation agreement following discussions at the World Cities Summit in Tangier. The accord focuses on collaborative initiatives in smart city technologies, municipal service digitalization, transportation systems, and heritage preservation. A joint commission will be established to annually define and oversee specific work programs stemming from the agreement. The partnership aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and mutual development in urban management between the two cities. The agreement is renewable after the initial three-year period, allowing for continued collaboration. This initiative underscores a growing trend of international city-to-city cooperation on urban challenges. The deal was reported by Moroccan economic news source, Médias24.