Jordan, Russia Discuss Boosting Christian Religious Tourism Cooperation
Amman, Sept. 11 (Petra)-- Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazin, in the presence of Jordan's Ambassador to Russia Khaled Al-Shawabkeh and Jordan's Honorary Consul in Yekaterinburg, met with Metropolitan Anthony, Deputy Patriarch of Moscow and head of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate.
According to a ministry statement issued Friday, the meeting discussed ways to enhance Jordan-Russia cooperation in the field of Christian religious tourism, promote the Kingdom's religious and Christian sites, and encourage Russian pilgrims and visitors to visit Jordan.
The two sides also discussed the participation of Russian churches in the 2030 celebrations marking the 2,000th anniversary of the baptism of Jesus Christ.
The meeting was held as part of the visit of a Jordanian government delegation to Russia, comprising Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazin, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Al-Qudah, Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khreisat, and Director General of the Jordan Customs Department Maj. Gen. Ahmad Al-Akailek.
//Petra// MF
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