Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou travels to Jordan on an official visit, in the context of efforts to strengthen cultural and diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Jordan.
During her visit, the Deputy Minister will meet, among others, with Jordan’s Minister of Culture, Haifa Najjar, with the General Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Emad Hijazeen, as well as with Princess Dana Firas of Jordan, who is President of Petra National Trust and ICOMOS of Jordan and also serves as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
In addition, the Deputy Minister will visit the Association of Handicraft Producers of Jordan, while she will also pay visits to important cultural and archaeological sites.
The issues on the Deputy Minister’s agenda include strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of ancient and modern culture, with particular emphasis on the protection of ancient monuments against climate change.
In addition, the Deputy Minister is expected to discuss
issues related to the promotion of cultural heritage, as well as the preservation of traditional art and handicrafts.
Kassianidou returns home on Friday.
Source: Cyprus News Agency