Amman: Jordan hosted the General Assembly of the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, with participation from 50 parliamentarians representing 25 countries. The event was part of a visit program to historical and religious sites in Ajloun Governorate, including a tour of the Mar Elias site, attended by Director of the Ajloun Tourism Directorate Firas Khattatbeh.
According to Jordan News Agency, Conference General Coordinator MP Wasfi Haddad highlighted the significance of Jordan's hosting of this international parliamentary event, emphasizing the pivotal role of the Kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II in promoting dialogue among religions and cultures. Haddad stressed that understanding among peoples is a fundamental pillar of peace and stability, embodying Jordan's message as a land of brotherhood and coexistence.
He further elaborated that the conference agenda includes discussions on the assembly's activities and on parliamentary, political, and cultural issues relevant to the Orthodox world and the international community. These discussions aim to strengthen the values of cooperation and understanding among participating peoples and states.
Haddad also mentioned that the program features various meetings and visits to Christian pilgrimage sites in the Kingdom. These activities are designed to introduce delegations to Jordan's rich spiritual and historical heritage and to reinforce its status as a leading global destination for Christian religious tourism.
The Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, established in 1993, serves as an international parliamentary platform that seeks to enhance parliamentary and cultural cooperation among its members and to uphold shared Christian and human values.