Haddad presented the historical and spiritual significance of Jordan, foremost of which is the site of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, known as "Maghtas," noting the depth of historical and spiritual ties between Jordan and Egypt, particularly between the baptism site in Jordan and the Holy Family's journey in Egypt, which enhances the presence of both countries on the global religious tourism map.
He also presented the ongoing preparations in the Kingdom to commemorate the second millennium of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030 at the "Maghtas" site, emphasizing the importance of enhancing participation and interest in this global religious and cultural event, highlighting the historical and spiritual significance of the site.
Haddad stressed, during the meetings in the presence of members of the international delegation, the importance of the Hashemite custodianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and its role in protecting the identity of the Holy City, its holy sites, and preserving its religious, historical, and legal status.
Patriarch Theodoros II, during his speech, discussed the importance of the shared spiritual and historical heritage between Jordan and Egypt, and the holy sites that both countries contain, which form a spiritual and cultural bridge for dialogue, peace, and rapprochement among peoples and cultures.
Haddad is participating in an official visit to Egypt with the delegation of the International Parliamentary Assembly of Orthodoxy (IAO), which includes 25 parliamentarians from member countries of the Assembly, including meetings with a number of Egyptian religious and parliamentary leaders and visits to several sites along the Holy Family's journey.
