“the commemoration goes far beyond a single anniversary or a celebration lasting only a few days. Rather, it represents a historic responsibility and an opportunity to direct the attention of Christians around the world toward Jordan, the land where the Baptism of Christ took place

“Jordan now has a historic opportunity to demonstrate to millions of Christians that the Kingdom is not merely a secondary stop on a pilgrimage itinerary, but an integral part of the Holy Land and home to the authentic site of the Baptism of Christ

“preparations should not be limited to the anniversary year itself. The goal is to use 2030 as the starting point for a sustainable, long-term effort to strengthen Jordan’s position on the global Christian pilgrimage map and leave a lasting legacy for future generations

“the anniversary should also serve as an opportunity for the international Christian community to discover Jordan’s deeply rooted Christian heritage, which stretches back to the earliest centuries of Christianity

“Jordan, under its Hashemite leadership and with the participation of its people, Churches and institutions, is preparing to welcome the world in 2030

“We want Christian children anywhere in the world, when learning about the baptism of Jesus Christ, to know that this event took place here, in Jordan, and for visiting the Baptism Site to become a dream for every Christian believer

“the projects formed part of preparations for the 2030 commemoration, initiated by the Council of Church Leaders in Jordan and supported by King Abdullah II of Jordan, so that it may become a global event commensurate with the spiritual and historical status of the site and Jordans humanitarian message