UNESCO board unanimously adopts resolution on old Jerusalem, its walls
Published 15 Apr,2021 via The Jordan Times AMMAN — UNESCO Executive Board, during its 211th session, has unanimously adopted a resolution on old Jerusalem and its walls.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Deifallah Fayez on Wednesday said that adopting the resolution was the result of Jordanian diplomatic efforts, in cooperation with Palestinians and the Arab and Islamic groups in the organisation, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
Fayez pointed out that the resolution stresses all aspects of the Jordanian stance on the old town of Jerusalem and its walls, including Islamic and Christian holy sites in the city.
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