“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

“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

“Jordan will remain a guardian of religious heritage, a model for strengthening the values of peace, dialogue and tolerance, and a trusted partner in protecting holy sites and presenting them to the world in a manner that reflects their historical and spiritual truth.

“the initiative to commemorate the bimillennium originated in Jordan and within the Council of Church Heads in the Kingdom

“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

“What we see today is a practical step towards creating an integrated destination worthy of the sanctity of the site and embodying Jordans message of peace, dialogue and moderation,

“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