Amman, August 23, 2023 The Italian Government and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) signed today a 1.5 million Euro partnership agreement for a new initiative in Petra and Wadi Rum, to safeguard cultural heritage and support local communities in engaging more effectively in the protection of the World Heritage sites, through sustainable practices and alternative livelihood opportunities. This additional contribution to a long-standing partnership between the Government of Italy and UNESCO in Jordan was cemented in the signing ceremony held today at the UNESCO Jordan Office premises, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Jordan, Mr.

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