Amman, Sept. 7 (Petra) – Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Emad
Hijazeen and his visiting Palestinian counterpart, Hani Hayek,
discussed on Monday expanding bilateral tourism cooperation and
developing joint packages, particularly in religious tourism.

Hijazeen voiced Jordan’s readiness to share its expertise to support
Palestine’s tourism sector.

He pointed to the Kingdom’s 2030 preparations for the 2,000th
anniversary of Jesus’s baptism as a catalyst to strengthen the
Kingdom’s religious tourism and attract Christian pilgrims worldwide.

Hayek expressed appreciation for Jordan’s support in protecting
Palestinian heritage, specifically citing Amman’s efforts to register
sites like Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a UNESCO World
Heritage site.

Jordanian and Palestinian tourism delegations explored initiatives in
product development, staff training, and museum curation to enhance
visitor experiences and showcase regional heritage.

They agreed to form a joint working group to map out strategic
priorities, draft an actionable roadmap, and monitor the execution of
joint tourism projects.

//Petra// HA