The five parties recognize the importance of upholding unchanged the historic status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem in word and practice, and emphasizes in this regard the Hashemite Custodianship / special role of Jordan.ģ. They reaffirmed the necessity of committing to de-escalation on the ground and to prevent further violence.Ģ. The two sides (Palestinian and Israeli sides) affirmed their commitment to all previous agreements between them, and to work towards a just and lasting peace. Senior Officials met in Aqaba, Jordan today, 26 February 2023.įollowing comprehensive and frank discussions, the participants announced the following:ġ. The following text reflects the Joint Communique following today’s meeting in Aqaba, Jordan:Īt the invitation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jordanian, Egyptian, Israeli, Palestinian and U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.Bureau of International Organization Affairs.Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.Office of Management Strategy and Solutions.Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.Bureau of Information Resource Management.Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services.Office of the Science and Technology Adviser.Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment.Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.Office of International Religious Freedom.Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations.Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance.Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security.Arms Control and International Security.Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority Special Representative for Syria Engagement.Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.Special Presidential Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology.In 2003, a French and Saudi-led archaeological excavation began on the site, which was a key stop on the incense and aromatics trade routes it was added to Unesco’s World Heritage List in 1985.Īccording to Unesco, the monuments at Petra, are “vulnerable to flash flooding along Wadi Musa through the winding gorge (Siq) if the Nabataean diversion system is not continually monitored, repaired and maintained… there is a long-term need for a framework for sustainable development and management practices aimed at protecting the property from damage resulting from the pressure of visitors, while enhancing revenues from tourism that will contribute to the economic and social viability of the region. Petra is known for its elaborate tomb facades carved into sandstone cliff by the Nabataeans between the first century BC and the fourth century. Current storm not believed to be a threat to the structure.” In 2018, more than 20 people were killed in floods in the area according to the BBC. It is unclear whether the flash floods caused lasting damage to the site but Karam writes that “Petra dates to around 3,000 BC has withstood human and natural disasters. Raed Al-Khattab, the director of the Jordanian Meteorology department, stressed that the topography of Petra “helps floods and the amount of rainfall that fell on the area-80 millimetres in some parts- is considered large”. New aerial observation stations are due to be installed at appropriate locations in the Petra region. In a statement posted on Facebook, authority officials add that they are “periodically maintaining the early-alarm system and operate about nine monitoring stations that measure the height of the water”. On Monday we had 1,790 tourists, Tuesday around 3,000 tourists and today a little more.” A spokesman for the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, says: “The site is in the best condition and tourists have been entering the site as usual since yesterday morning.
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