Madaba, Oct. 21 (Petra) — Greater Madaba Municipality is exploring
twinning agreements with Turkish municipalities known for their
mosaic craftsmanship to promote cultural exchange, preserve
traditional crafts, and strengthen cultural tourism cooperation.

The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Greater Madaba
Municipality Committee Chair Haitham Jweinat and a delegation from
the Jordanian-Turkish Friendship Association, headed by its
president, Manar Bilsan.

Discussions focused on establishing partnerships with Turkish
municipalities that share Madaba’s cultural and historical
characteristics, particularly its mosaic heritage, to facilitate the
exchange of expertise and experiences in heritage preservation,
traditional crafts, and cultural tourism.

Jweinat welcomed initiatives to strengthen cooperation and establish
twinning agreements with Turkish municipalities, emphasizing the
importance of partnerships that showcase Madaba’s cultural heritage
and reinforce its standing as a city renowned for mosaics.

He said such cooperation could open new opportunities for cultural
and tourism exchanges between Jordan and Turkey.

Bilsan, meanwhile, stressed the importance of strengthening
Jordanian-Turkish relations and expanding cooperation in areas of
mutual interest to deepen ties between the two peoples.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the delegation honored Jweinat in
recognition of his efforts to support Madaba’s tourism and cultural
sectors.

//Petra// AJ