Amman:Jordan and Syria are set to strengthen cultural cooperation through a range of joint programs and initiatives, as announced by Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh and his Syrian counterpart Mohammad Yassin Saleh.
According to Jordan News Agency, the two ministers discussed ways to enhance cultural ties during a meeting at the Royal Cultural Center in Amman. This meeting was held ahead of the opening ceremony of the 25th Amman International Book Fair, where Syria is participating as the guest of honor.
Rawashdeh expressed his appreciation for Syria's participation in the fair, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage. He also informed Saleh about the activities organized by the Ministry of Culture, including the 11th edition of the Jordan Film Festival. Additionally, he mentioned the upcoming implementation of the "Our Jordan in Our Eyes" program, part of the Jordanian Narrative Project, which aims to document heritage, archaeological, and tourist sites across Jordan.
The ministers announced that Jordan and Syria will soon sign a memorandum of understanding covering several cultural programs and areas of cooperation. Saleh highlighted the cultural projects by the Syrian Ministry of Culture, focusing on intangible cultural heritage, such as traditional pottery. He noted that the memorandum would allow Syria to benefit from Jordan's cultural experience in various programs and projects.