Jordan, Italy to establish centre to renovate artefacts

NEW YORK — Jordan and Italy will work in the near future to establish “Jerash regional centre” to renovate antiquities and safeguard cultural heritage,  Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh said on Sunday.

Judeh made the announcement at a meeting, co-organised by Italy and Jordan, on the protection of cultural heritage. Judeh said the centre will be the first of its kind in the region and will teach and train experts on how to renovate different pieces of art.

At the meeting, Judeh condemned the different attacks by terrorist groups on cultural heritage, pointing out that protecting cultural heritage is the responsibility of all countries.