Athens: Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab met with Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni in Athens to discuss means of enhancing tourism cooperation between Jordan and the Hellenic Republic. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Circle Med Forum conference, in which Annab participated as Jordan's representative.
According to Jordan News Agency, Annab addressed the forum and highlighted Jordan's experience in sustainable tourism, heritage conservation, and climate change adaptation. Discussions with the Greek side included the exchange of expertise in cultural and religious tourism, the development of tourism exchange mechanisms, and collaboration in tourism statistics and regulatory frameworks.
Annab extended an official invitation to Kefalogianni to attend the 16th "History and Archaeology of Jordan" conference, scheduled for next September at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The conference will be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal and will focus on the theme "Archaeology and Sustainability: Learning from the Past for a Secure and Resilient Future."
Both sides agreed to sign a joint work program aimed at strengthening and broadening bilateral tourism cooperation. In a related meeting, Annab met with His Eminence Bishop of Dodoni Chrysostomos, Chairman of the Religious Tourism Commission in Greece. They emphasized the deep-rooted relations between the two nations and the importance of building on them to promote religious tourism and Christian pilgrimage routes.
Annab underscored the role of churches in advancing Christian pilgrimage initiatives and highlighted the importance of this partnership in fostering religious tourism between Jordan and Greece. The possibility of hosting the "Jordan: The Dawn of Christianity" exhibition in Athens was also discussed, following its successful debut at the Vatican in February.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Annab invited His Eminence to attend the "History and Archaeology of Jordan" conference in Athens.