Amman, Aug. 10 (Petra) – Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Monday
chaired the first meeting of the National Committee for the
Preparation of the Celebration of the Second Millennium of the
Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030, as Jordan begins preparations for
the landmark religious and historical occasion.

The committee, which includes ministers, religious and community
leaders and representatives of relevant institutions, serves as the
national reference point for preparing and overseeing the
commemoration and is responsible for developing general policies and
guidelines, coordinating international outreach and national
procedures, and planning events related to the anniversary.

During the meeting, Hassan stressed the need to immediately begin
preparations in line with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah
II to support the initiative put forward by the Council of Church
Leaders in Jordan, based on a comprehensive plan and clear timetable.

He said commemorating the second millennium of the Baptism of Jesus
Christ reflects Jordan’s historical and religious standing and its
role as a global destination for Christian pilgrimage, while
highlighting the Kingdom’s message of coexistence, respect for
others, peace, love and human fraternity.

Hassan said the government is mobilizing all available resources to
support the occasion, describing it as an opportunity to reinforce
Jordan’s position as a land of religious heritage and a global
destination for Christian pilgrims.

The meeting reviewed plans by the Foundation for the Development of
Lands Adjacent to the Baptism Site to implement several projects,
including an integrated village for Christian pilgrims and visitors,
a museum dedicated to the Baptism of Jesus Christ, a green corridor
and infrastructure upgrades at the site.

Participants also stressed the importance of forming specialized
subcommittees to oversee implementation and ensure the required
objectives are achieved, with support from experts and specialists,
in a manner befitting the significance of the occasion.

The National Committee is chaired by the prime minister and includes
the ministers of government communication, interior, digital economy
and entrepreneurship, and tourism and antiquities.

//Petra// AJ