Press Release on July 27, 2006
Opening Ceremony of the Training Program for Iraqis
“Comprehensive Preservation and Management Skill for Cultural Heritage”
- Speech by the Ambassador of Japan
- Arabic release (MS Word file)
Quick glance at the project
- The number of Iraqi experts who have successfully upgraded necessary skills and knowledge through the various training programs is more than 500 as of July 2006
- The course is jointly arranged by Japan, Jordan and the UNESCO
- The program takes place in Umm Qais to provide the trainees with practical skills
- Experts of Japan, Jordan and the UNESCO give lectures as well
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The Opening Ceremony of “Comprehensive Preservation and Management Skill for Cultural Heritage” for the Iraqi archaeologists and experts was held in Amman on July 27, 2006 by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Department of Antiquities of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in cooperation with UNESCO, as part of Japan’s continuous support to Iraqi people.
The Ceremony was attended by His Excellency Mr. Shigenobu Kato, Ambassador of Japan; Mr. Faisal Al-Qudah, Deputy Director-General of Department of Antiquities; Mr. Takeaki Sato, Resident Representative of JICA Jordan office; and officials from the Government of Jordan and UNESCO.
The training course, which is to follow the successful course organized last year under the same title, aims at upgrading the skills and know-how of Iraqi archaeologists and experts in preserving and managing the archaeological sites in Iraq through practical training in Umm Qais and theoretical lectures by Japanese and Jordanian experts.
In his remarks at the opening ceremony, H.E. Mr. Kato expressed his hope that the course would provide the Iraqi experts with the latest technique and expertise in order to preserve the historical treasure, not only for Iraqi people, but also for all mankind, and assured that the Government of Japan would continue to make every effort to support Iraqi friends who are facing many difficulties in their country.
The Governments of Japan and Jordan have provided Iraqi people with training programs in various fields such as electricity, water resource management, education, and culture. Till this day, the number of Iraqi experts who have successfully upgraded necessary skills and knowledge through the training programs is more than 500, and they are now playing an important role in reconstructing and developing the country in difficulties.
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