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AMMAN — HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal and HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan on Sunday concluded a working visit to France, during which they participated in a series of meetings and cultural engagements.
During their visit, their Royal Highnesses toured the exhibition “Rescued Treasures from Gaza: 5,000 Years of History” at the Arab World Institute in Paris, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
The exhibition features a collection of archaeological artefacts and photographs that reflect the rich and diverse heritage of Gaza and the many civilisations that have passed through the city.
In a meeting with Arab World Institute President Jack Lang and a group of French and Arab intellectuals and thinkers, Prince El Hassan emphasised the need to promote peace, diversity, and mutual understanding in the Levant.
He also reiterated the call for the development of a regional stability charter based on alliances among actors committed to the principles of protection and dignity, aiming to uphold the sanctity of human life.
Prince El Hassan noted that Gaza has historically served as a vital crossroads for trade between Europe and Asia and a bridge between civilisations, saying it has been “never a site of destruction.”
He also renewed his longstanding call for the establishment of a Levantine Heritage Institution dedicated to safeguarding the cultural legacy of the Levant, with particular focus on Gaza, Jerusalem, and Palestine as a whole.
For his part, Jack Lang stressed the importance of preserving historical heritage as a means of safeguarding the future. He underscored the need to uphold human rights and dignity in the face of violence and injustice, particularly in Gaza, and urged political leaders to take more action to alleviate the suffering of its people.
Prince El Hassan also visited the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, a branch of the Institut de France, where he holds the distinction of being the first Arab member.
In his address at the academy, the Prince spoke about the foundational role of dignity and citizenship in shaping inclusive societies. He affirmed the values of pluralism, mutual respect, and shared responsibility, advocating for inclusive decision-making as a means to institutionalise dignity and foster a new culture rooted in peace and human fraternity.
The visit concluded with a tour of the academy’s library, where Prince El Hassan viewed rare manuscripts, including a unique copy of the first Latin translation of the meanings of the Holy Quran and the earliest photographic collection of Mecca.