Amman, June 12 (Petra)– The Jordan Tourism Board, in cooperation
with the Jordanian Embassy in Jakarta, hosted a reception to
celebrate the 80th anniversary of Jordan’s Independence and the
Kingdom’s national occasions, under the patronage of Jordan’s
Ambassador to Indonesia, Sadeq Al-Amoush.

According to a statement issued by the Board on Thursday, Indonesia’s
Minister of Health, Budi Sadikin, represented the Indonesian
government at the event. The reception was also attended by Regional
Representative Council Speaker Sultan Najamuddin, senior officials,
ambassadors accredited to Indonesia and ASEAN, representatives of
United Nations missions, academics, media figures, business leaders,
tourism stakeholders, and members of the Jordanian community in
Indonesia.

The event featured a promotional film showcasing Jordan’s rich
historical, cultural and religious heritage, as well as the Kingdom’s
tourism, economic and investment opportunities. Cultural performances
highlighting Jordanian identity were also presented.

Ahead of the reception, the Jordan Armed Forces Band, accompanied by
the National Defence College Band, participated in a ceremonial
parade that concluded with the raising of the Jordanian and
Indonesian flags at Indonesia’s National Monument Square in central
Jakarta.

In his address, Ambassador Al-Amoush reviewed Jordan’s journey of
achievement, modernization and development over eight decades of
independence under the Hashemite leadership.

//Petra// MF