Chairman of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority’s Board of Commissioners, Eng. Adnan Al-Sawaer, affirmed the depth of Jordanian-Italian relations, which span nearly a century, as well as the strong cooperation between the two countries in tourism and archaeology.
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According to a statement issued by the authority on Saturday, Al-Sawaer made the remarks during a speech at the Global Tourism Exchange Conference, held in the Italian city of Paestum, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Al-Sawaer praised the Italian government’s continued support and cooperation with Jordan, particularly its support for tourism and archaeological projects across the country, foremost among them the city of Petra.
He also highlighted a project expected to be signed in the coming days to rehabilitate the Royal Nabataean Tombs in Petra, describing it as an important initiative for preserving cultural and human heritage and promoting the sustainability of archaeological sites.
He stressed the importance of sustainable tourism and the need to strengthen cooperation among Mediterranean countries in this field. He noted that tourism serves as a bridge between peoples and a means of promoting peace, understanding and cooperation across the region.
He also underscored the importance of benefiting from Italy’s leading experience in developing sustainable tourism and managing heritage sites.
In the same context, Al-Sawaer said during a television interview with Italy’s Rai News 24 following the conference that tourism cooperation between Jordan and Italy is important, highlighting prospects for developing joint partnerships in sustainable tourism and cultural heritage preservation.
Source: Petra
